With a playoff win on the line, Rancho Buena Vista rose to the challenge on Saturday. They walked away with a 9-4 victory over the Scripps Ranch Falcons. The win continues a trend for the Longhorns in their matchups with the Falcons: they've now won three in a row.
Danica Nielsen
| 05/24/25 vs Scripps Ranch | 7 |
| 05/23/25 @ Point Loma | 5 |
| 05/21/25 vs Oceanside | 6 |
| 05/15/25 @ Mission Vista | 10 |
| 05/08/25 @ Torrey Pines | 5 |
| + 4 more games |
Danica Nielsen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Allison Keusch, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Abigail Niwata was another key player, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Rancho Buena Vista's victory bumped their record up to 16-12. As for Scripps Ranch, their defeat dropped their record down to 16-8.
Looking ahead, Rancho Buena Vista is taking a road trip to take on Point Loma at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last six games the Pointers have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. Scripps Ranch does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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