Baseball Recap: Scripps Ranch Triumphs

By Team Reports Apr 9, 2026, 11:24pm

Baseball Recap: Scripps Ranch Falcons vs. Maranatha Christian Eagles

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Previous 5 Games

04/09/26 - Home6-5 W
04/07/26 - Away0-4 L
03/07/25 - Away3-0 W
05/18/24 - Away4-8 L
03/28/24 - Home8-14 L

It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Scripps Ranch ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Maranatha Christian Eagles, sneaking past 6-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Falcons have posted since March 16th.

Cooper Sitton was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Tyler Gloff, who went 2-for-5 with one run and one RBI.

The victory got Scripps Ranch back to even at 8-8. As for Maranatha Christian, they dropped their record down to 9-7 with the loss, which was their third straight on the road.

Scripps Ranch and Maranatha Christian will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Falcons are set to square off against their familiar foe Lincoln at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Maranatha Christian will face off against rival La Jolla Country Day at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

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