It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but El Toro ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out the Beckman Patriots 4-3. For the Chargers, this counts as revenge for the 6-4 victory the Patriots walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2025.
Jo Stofle spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on eight hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances.
Saylor Hinkson
| 04/16/26 @ Beckman | 4 |
| 03/18/26 vs Woodbridge | 3 |
| 05/21/25 @ Indio | 3 |
| 05/06/25 @ Woodbridge | 3 |
| 04/29/25 @ Trabuco Hills | 3 |
At the plate, Saylor Hinkson was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Sadie Mitchell was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
El Toro hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least four batters in three consecutive contests.
El Toro's win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 9-7. As for Beckman, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-15 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. El Toro is set to challenge their familiar foe San Juan Hills at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Chargers 2.9, the Stallions 3) so any runs scored will be well earned. Meanwhile, Beckman will take on rival Trabuco Hills at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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