Tustin proved they can win big last Friday (they won by eight) and on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out the Costa Mesa Mustangs 9-8. The Tillers haven't had any issues with the Mustangs recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Emery Diaz made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was her first of the season.
Samantha Reyes
| 04/23/25 @ Costa Mesa | 4 |
| 02/24/24 vs Ocean View | 3 |
| 04/18/25 vs Godinez Fundamental | 2 |
| 04/04/25 vs Costa Mesa | 2 |
| 03/12/25 vs Rancho Alamitos | 2 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Samantha Reyes, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.
Tustin always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Tustin's record now sits at 8-3. As for Costa Mesa, they dropped their record down to 2-15 with the loss, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Coming up, Tustin will face off against Santa Ana at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Costa Mesa, they will challenge Savanna at 3:15 p.m. on Monday.
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