Mira Costa baseball has been a revelation in 2025. After going .500 a year ago, the Mustangs are 26-2 and a favorite at home in their CIF-SS D1 playoff opener against Arlington.
They fell to Torrance's North and South in upsets in the first week of the season, and that was it – they never lost again all regular season. So, the Bay League champion enters the postseason on an incredible 24-game winning streak complete with both blowout wins and nail-biters.
That means Arlington (21-7) has its work cut out entering Thursday, but the Ivy League champion is a force to be reckoned with as well.
WATCH: Mira Costa vs. Arlington on NFHS Network
Despite dropping a few games against big-name competition, Arlington has an impressive run differential, 161-55, that's in the same ballpark (no pun intended) as Mira Costa's. Note that four of Arlington's losses have come in shutout fashion, so the Lions have a good chance to settle in quickly if they can get on the board in the opening innings.
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The winner will face either Arcadia or Aliso Niguel in the second round.
Here’s everything you need to know about live streaming Mira Costa vs. Arlington.
How to watch Mira Costa vs. Arlington baseball
- Live Stream: Watch on the NFHS Network
Mira Costa vs. Arlington will air live on the NFHS Network. You can subscribe to NFHS Network on a monthly basis or an annual subscription.
Mira Costa vs. Arlington start time
- Date: Thursday, May 15
- Time: 3:15 p.m. PT
The first pitch is set for 3:15 p.m. PT on Thursday, May 15. The game will be played at Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach.