Rancho Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 10-1 walloping at the hands of the Moreno Valley Vikings. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Rancho Christian of the 17-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Caitlyn Griffith spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and four unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Kaydence Erickson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Rancho Christian now has a losing record at 3-4. As for Moreno Valley, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rancho Christian will take on Noli Indian at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Moreno Valley, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Vista del Lago at 3:15 p.m. on April 3rd.
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