The Vista Panthers will head out to challenge the San Dieguito Academy Mustangs at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Vista came into their game on Tuesday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 8-0 to El Camino. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Panthers were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for San Dieguito Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They skirted past Oceanside 6-5.
Lilly Besemer looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Rachelle Acosta, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Olivia Besemer was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
San Dieguito Academy's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-2-1. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.5 runs over those games. As for Vista, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
Vista couldn't quite get it done against San Dieguito Academy in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 as they fell 7-4. Can the Panthers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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