Softball Game Preview: Borrego Springs Rams vs. Ocean View Christian Patriots

The Borrego Springs Rams will square off against the Ocean View Christian Patriots at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Borrego Springs has given up an average of 17.5 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Borrego Springs is headed into Wednesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Friday. They came up short against Calipatria, falling 12-5. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since March 25th, but that streak is no more.

Lylamae Gutierrez

Stolen Base

05/16/25 vs Calipatria	4
05/14/25 @ Julian	2
05/09/25 @ Vincent Memorial	1
05/07/25 vs Vincent Memorial	3
05/02/25 @ Warner	1
+ 13 more games

Lylamae Gutierrez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, one run, and one double. Gutierrez is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season.

Meanwhile, Ocean View Christian lost 24-8 to Liberty Charter on Thursday. The Patriots have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Gianna Pollard was cooking despite her team's loss, earning two runs and two stolen bases. Another player making a difference was Anna Lair, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.

Ocean View Christian's loss dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Borrego Springs, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-13.

Ocean View Christian's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Borrego Springs has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 11.5 hits per game. It's a different story for Ocean View Christian, though, as they've been averaging 13.9 hits. Given Borrego Springs' sizable advantage in that area, the Patriots will need to find a way to close that gap.

Borrego Springs took their win against Ocean View Christian in their previous meeting back in May of 2015 by a conclusive 14-5 score. Will the Rams repeat their success, or do the Patriots have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.