LAKE ELSINORE – The Temescal Canyon Titans made a bold statement last Wednesday night, blanking San Jacinto 9-0 in a Mountain Pass League matchup. The spotlight belonged to Tristan Skaggs-Whittle, who threw a no-hitter while striking out an incredible 16 batters. His masterful performance on the mound not only kept the San Jacinto Tigers off the scoreboard but also solidified his reputation as one of the league’s most reliable arms.
Skaggs-Whittle allowed just two walks during his outing, continuing his impressive streak of keeping his walks minimal—he hasn’t given up more than two in his last three starts. San Jacinto’s lineup struggled to find any rhythm as the Titans showcased their dominance on both sides of the field.
Temescal Canyon’s offense complemented Skaggs-Whittle’s brilliance with an explosive showing at the plate. Gannon Gonzales was a sparkplug, reaching base in three of his four plate appearances, scoring a run, and swiping two bases. JT Carlile matched that energy, scoring twice and setting a new personal best with three stolen bases while going 2-for-3. The Titans also celebrated a milestone for Harrison McGarvey, who recorded his first hit of the season.
This commanding win extended the Titans’ record to 8-0-1, keeping them unbeaten as Mountain Pass League play heats up. It also marked yet another lopsided victory, the fourth time this season that the Titans have won by nine or more runs. Their average of 7.1 runs per game in this stretch is a testament to the team’s offensive depth and consistency.
For San Jacinto, this was their second consecutive loss, bringing their overall record to an even 5-5. The Tigers will need to find answers at the plate, as Temescal Canyon’s pitching crew has been lights out all season, allowing just 1.6 runs per game.
Although Temescal Canyon’s momentum seemed nearly unstoppable, Mother Nature brought it to a temporary halt on Friday when their rematch against San Jacinto was rained out. The Titans instead faced the Yucaipa Thunderbirds on Saturday, a game that reminded them just how competitive league play can be.
After a thrilling seven-game winning streak, Temescal Canyon fell to Yucaipa in a tightly contested 3-2 battle. It was their lowest-scoring game of the season, as their bats couldn’t find the crucial hits needed to pull off another victory. Despite the setback, their pitching unit remained strong, having allowed less than one run per game during their winning streak. The loss moved their record to 8-1-1.
Yucaipa, meanwhile, improved to 5-2 and continued their home dominance, marking their fourth straight win at home dating back to last season.
Temescal Canyon will now look to refocus as they prepare to host San Jacinto again this week. For the Tigers, it’s an opportunity to avenge Wednesday’s loss and push their league record past 0-1. However, facing a pitching staff as disciplined as Temescal Canyon’s means the Tigers’ hitters will have to rise to the challenge quickly.
The Mountain Pass League remains tightly contested early in the season. Temescal Canyon remains at the top of the standings with a 1-0 league record and 8-1-1 overall, while Tahquitz also holds a 1-0 league record but boasts a perfect 6-0 overall tally. San Jacinto and West Valley both dropped their openers, placing them at 0-1 in the league. Meanwhile, Elsinore has yet to play a league game and sits at 4-3 overall.
Temescal Canyon’s promising early season success signals a deep and talented roster, but with tougher competition on the horizon, the Titans will need contributions across the board to keep their winning momentum alive.
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