La Serna took a eight-run defeat the last time they faced off against Tustin, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Lancers won by a run and slipped past the Tillers 7-6. This was payback for the Lancers, who suffered an 8-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
Xavier Becerra was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Isaac Del Haro Lopez, who went 1-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI.
La Serna hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
La Serna has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-6 record this season. As for Tustin, they dropped their record down to 2-11-1 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road.
La Serna has already played their next contest, a 3-2 loss against Laguna Beach on the 2nd. As for Tustin, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 7-0 defeat against Crean Lutheran on the 2nd.
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