Rancho San Juan has won three straight games at home, while Alisal has won three straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Thursday. The Trailblazers will host the Trojans at 4:00 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Rancho San Juan took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Soledad, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Trailblazers skirted past the Aztecs 4-2.
Chelsey Misner spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks.
Delylah Magdaleno
| 04/22/25 vs Soledad | 2 |
| 04/17/25 @ Soledad | 1 |
| 04/15/25 vs Stevenson | 1 |
| 04/09/25 vs Monte Vista Christian | 1 |
| 04/08/25 @ Pacific Grove | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
At the plate, Rancho San Juan's victory was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Delylah Magdaleno, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run. Magdaleno is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last eight games she's played. Melony Erazo-Chavez was another, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Alisal hadn't done well against North Monterey County recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way last Tuesday. The Trojans blew past the Condors 18-1. Considering the Trojans have won nine games by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Micah Smith was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She tossed five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Smith was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Alisal let Jasmine Estrada and Nevaeh Lopez run wild. Estrada went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles, while Lopez went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most runs Lopez has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Aaliyah Ruiz, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Alisal always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .629. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Rancho San Juan is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 5-6 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for Alisal, their victory bumped their record up to 11-3.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Rancho San Juan has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .585. However, it's not like Alisal struggles in that department as they've averaged .474. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Rancho San Juan suffered a grim 11-0 defeat to Alisal in their previous matchup back in March. Will the Trailblazers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
