The Meadows School Mustangs will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against the Rancho Rams at 3:30 p.m. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
The Meadows School entered their tilt with Moapa Valley with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They skirted past the Pirates 7-5.
Simon Tesfaye and Aiden Otano were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Tesfaye pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Otano pitched 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. At bat, Tesfaye scored a run while going 3-for-5, while Otano went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hudson Falb, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-3. Falb is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least two every time he's taken the field this season. Gage Rinetti was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Rancho has not done well against Liberty recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Rancho had just enough and edged Liberty out 2-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for Rancho.
Jonathan Ramos looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
On the hitting side, Rancho's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Mayson Au Young-Uwaine, who went 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
The Meadows School's victory bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Rancho, their win bumped their record up to 6-9.
Rancho's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: The Meadows School has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.2 hits per game. It's a different story for Rancho, though, as they've been averaging 9.2. Given The Meadows School's sizable advantage in that area, Rancho will need to find a way to close that gap. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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