Mt. Carmel is 0-10 against Rancho Bernardo since May of 2017 but things could change on Monday. The Mt. Carmel Sundevils will head out to challenge the Rancho Bernardo Broncos at 4:00 p.m. Mt. Carmel's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Rancho Bernardo's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Mt. Carmel took a 15-run loss the last time they faced off against Maranatha Christian, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Mt. Carmel's pitcher stepped up to hand Maranatha Christian a 2-0 shutout on Wednesday. The win was some much needed relief for the Sundevils as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Jack Grassa
| 03/12/25 @ Maranatha Christian | 9 |
| 05/06/24 @ San Dieguito Academy | 8 |
| 03/05/25 @ Point Loma | 6 |
| 04/15/24 @ Vista | 6 |
| 04/22/24 @ Canyon Crest Academy | 4 |
Maranatha Christian's batters probably weren't too happy with Jack Grassa, who pitched a no hitter and racked up nine Ks (he gave up two walks). The dominant performance gave Grassa a new career-high in strikeouts.
At the plate, Mt. Carmel's victory was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Kelle Leuck, who went 2-for-3 with one double. Chase Mendoza also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Meanwhile, Rancho Bernardo got the win against Mission Viejo on Saturday by a conclusive 6-0.
Christopher Bayne tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Brady Strachan, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Owen Glick was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI.
Rancho Bernardo's record is now 3-1. As for Mt. Carmel, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Mt. Carmel might still be hurting after the 11-3 defeat they got from Rancho Bernardo in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. Can Mt. Carmel avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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