Rialto is 0-5 against Colton since April of 2023 but things could change on Friday. The Knights will look to defend their home field against the Yellowjackets at 3:45 p.m. Rialto has given up an average of 11.7 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Rialto came into their game on Wednesday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 11-2 to Arroyo Valley.
Arianna Munoz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered 11 runs (all of which were unearned) on eight hits.
At the plate, Rialto saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Desiree Saldate, who went 1-for-3 with one triple and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Colton entered their tilt with Eisenhower on Wednesday with seven consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with eight. They were the clear victors by a 10-1 margin over the Eagles. Considering the Yellowjackets have won 12 matchups by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
JASMINE DELAROSA made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on STEPHANIE DELACRUZ, who went 4-for-5 with two triples, three RBI, and two runs. Those two triples gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was MALEAH JUAREZ, who went 3-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Colton hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least four batters in eight consecutive games.
Colton pushed their record up to 16-3 with the victory, which was their seventh straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.9 runs on average over those games. As for Rialto, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-11.
Rialto might still be hurting after the 18-3 loss they got from Colton when the teams last played last Wednesday. Will the Knights 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 softball content.
