Preview: Scripps Ranch Falcons vs. Bonita Vista Barons
The Scripps Ranch Falcons will head out on the road to square off against the Bonita Vista Barons at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The last three games Scripps Ranch has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Last Wednesday, Scripps Ranch narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past West Hills 3-2.
Dylan Schwarz was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jesse Dawson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Thursday Bonita Vista sidestepped Santana for a 5-4 victory.
CRISTIAN AYALA looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on ALONSO ANDRADE, who went 2-for-2 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
Scripps Ranch's win bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Bonita Vista, they pushed their record up to 6-2-1 with that victory, which was their third straight at home.
Scripps Ranch couldn't quite finish off Bonita Vista in their previous meeting on Monday and fell 5-3. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Bonita Vista's DEMARCO ROJAS, who struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and not a single walk). Now that Scripps Ranch knows the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? There's only one way to find out.
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