Otay Ranch was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Grand Terrace Titans. That's two games in a row now that the Mustangs have lost by exactly two runs.
Victoria Resendez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, Itzel Soto was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run. That home run marked the first that she launched this season. Kaylin Phillips was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one home run and two runs.
Otay Ranch's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5-1. As for Grand Terrace, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-4 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Otay Ranch will face off against Point Loma at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Grand Terrace, they will take on Carter at 3:45 p.m. on the 11th.
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