Softball Recap: California City picks up seventh straight win at home

By Team Reports Apr 23, 2024, 9:17pm

Softball Recap: California City Ravens vs. Rosamond Roadrunners

California City had already won seven in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9 runs), and they went ahead and made it eight on Tuesday. They walked away with a 14-10 win over the Rosamond Roadrunners. That's more bragging rights for California City, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Nevaeh Ramirez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Ramirez has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Ramirez was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lorina Rodarte, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. Makayla Haggins was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.

On Rosamond's side, Lily Reeder made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Amber Conway, who scored a run while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.

California City's victory was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-4. As for Rosamond, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-18.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. California City will take on Desert at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. California City is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.9 runs per game this season. As for Rosamond, they will head out on the road to face off against Frazier Mountain at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. Rosamond is facing Frazier Mountain at the right time seeing as Frazier Mountain is stuck on a ten-game losing streak.

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