Baseball Recap: Chula Vista Find Success

Chula Vista won the last time they faced Holtville and things went their way on Saturday too. The Spartans came out on top against the Vikings by a score of 13-10. With that victory, the Spartans brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.

Noah Gomez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs. He has become a key player for Chula Vista: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 5-6-2 otherwise.

Gabriel Mendoza

Hits (Career)

04/19/25 vs Holtville	4
03/08/25 @ Foothills Christian	3
04/03/25 vs Pacifica Christian	2
04/02/25 vs Bishop's	2
03/31/25 vs Campbell Hall	2

In other batting news, Chula Vista got a massive performance out of Gabriel Mendoza, who went 4-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those four hits gave Mendoza a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Joe Alterado, who went 4-for-5 with three RBI, one run, and one double.

Chula Vista always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .585. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in four consecutive matchups.

Chula Vista's record now sits at 9-6-2. As for Holtville, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-13.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Chula Vista will venture away from home to face off against Southwest SD at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. This will be the Spartans' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Holtville, they will head out on the road to square off against Needles at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Vikings' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mustangs have averaged an impressive 8.7 runs per game this season.