Softball Game Preview: Rancho Bernardo Broncos vs. Mission Hills Grizzlies

By Team Reports Apr 3, 2024, 10:12am

Softball Preview: Rancho Bernardo Broncos vs. Mission Hills Grizzlies

The Rancho Bernardo Broncos will be playing in front of their home fans against the Mission Hills Grizzlies at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Rancho Bernardo will be looking to keep their 18-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.

On Tuesday, Rancho Bernardo came up short against Del Norte and fell 8-4.

Ellery Housand made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Abigail Tripp, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.

Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Mission Hills' good fortune finally ran out last Saturday. They took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of Del Norte.

Oloa Motas spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.

Rancho Bernardo's defeat dropped their record down to 9-5-1. As for Mission Hills, their loss dropped their record down to 7-2-2.

Rancho Bernardo took their victory against Mission Hills when the teams last played back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 8-2. Will Rancho Bernardo repeat their success, or does Mission Hills have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.

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