Preview: Rancho Rams vs. Liberty Patriots
After two games on the road, Rancho is heading back home. They will take on the Liberty Patriots at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Rancho is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
Rancho was handed a six-point loss in their previous outing, but they didn't let that bad energy affect their game against Bonanza on Friday. Rancho skirted past Bonanza 9-7. The victory was just what Rancho needed coming off of a 19-13 defeat in their prior game.
Rodrigo Ruiz made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Ruiz was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Omar Lopez, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Liberty's offense. They fell victim to a rough 13-0 loss at the hands of Faith Lutheran on Friday. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Liberty in their matchups with Faith Lutheran: they've now lost five in a row.
Rancho's win bumped their record up to 5-9. As for Liberty, they now have a losing record at 7-8.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Rancho has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .444. However, it's not like Liberty struggles in that department as they've averaged .453. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Rancho might still be hurting after the 12-2 loss they got from Liberty in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Will Rancho have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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