Esperanza let Bosco Tech stack 11 runs on them in the fifth inning on Wednesday but luckily Esperanza prevailed anyway. The Aztecs came out on top against the Tigers by a score of 15-11. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Aztecs.
Adrian Cortez made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. What's more, he posted two hits, the most he's had since back in March.
In other pitching news, Connor Forshee looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Esperanza is 5-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 7-8 otherwise.
David Salholm
| 02/21/26 vs Saddleback | 4 |
| 04/15/26 @ Bosco Tech | 3 |
| 03/12/26 vs Wilson | 3 |
| 04/01/26 @ Sunny Hills | 2 |
| 03/25/26 vs Wilsonville | 2 |
| + 10 more games |
Back at the plate, Esperanza got a massive performance out of David Salholm, who got on base in four of his six plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Salholm is becoming a predictor of the Aztecs' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 6-2 (and 6-7 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Bishop Thomas, who went 3-for-6 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
Esperanza's record is now 12-9. As for Bosco Tech, they are on a 12-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-14.
Esperanza and Bosco Tech could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps California Rankings. The Aztecs (ranked 533rd) will meet Yorba Linda (ranked 119th) at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Bosco Tech will face off against Paraclete at 3:15 p.m. on Friday with a big rank disadvantage (837 vs. 54).
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