Rancho Cotate hadn't done well against Ukiah recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Rancho Cotate walked away with a 5-2 victory over Ukiah. This was payback for the Cougars, who suffered a 5-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Jett Derammelaere
| 03/28/25 vs Ukiah | 6 |
| 03/18/25 vs Maria Carrillo | 5 |
| 03/08/25 vs Sonoma Valley | 6 |
| 03/01/25 @ San Rafael | 7 |
Jett Derammelaere spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up six Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Rancho Cotate's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Luke Morie, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. Caden Bolin Percy also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
The victory made it two in a row for Rancho Cotate and bumps their season record up to 7-4. It's not like the team was facing easy opposition over that stretch either, as it included 7-3 Maria Carrillo (their opponents had an average overall winning percentage of 64.2% over those games). As for Ukiah, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-5 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rancho Cotate will head out to take on Petaluma at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Petaluma will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Rancho Cotate surely won't give up without a fight. As for Ukiah, they will take on Maria Carrillo at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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