El Cajon Valley extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-3. They came up short against the Mount Miguel Matadors, falling 13-3. The Braves were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Matadors apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2025.
Samara Alexis
| 03/17/26 vs Mount Miguel | 5 |
| 03/10/26 @ Vista | 3 |
| 03/05/26 vs Castle Park | 3 |
El Cajon Valley saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Samara Alexis, who went 1-for-2 with five stolen bases and one run. Alexis is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least three every time she's taken the field this season. Alia Medina was another, getting on base in both of her plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
As for Mount Miguel, their victory ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-6. They not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since May 20, 2025 (when they won 15-5).
On Mount Miguel's side, Gabriella Sanchez made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. That's the most strikeouts Sanchez has posted since back in May of 2025. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
In other batting news, Carlene Keller and Lucy Talbot did most of the damage at the plate: Keller went a perfect 3-for-3 with five stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI, while Talbot went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs Keller has posted since back in May of 2025. Jasmine Bosley also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Looking ahead, El Cajon Valley will head out to take on Liberty Charter at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Braves' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lions have averaged an impressive 11 runs per game this season. As for Mount Miguel, they will square off against Castle Park at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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