Perris is 0-6 against Rancho Verde since March of 2019 but things could change on Wednesday. The Panthers will host the Mustangs at 3:15 p.m. Perris has given up an average of 11.7 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Friday just wasn't the day for Perris' offense. They lost 17-0 to JW North on Friday.
Meanwhile, Rancho Verde hadn't done well against Orange Vista recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Mustangs were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over the Coyotes.
David Hernandez and Janson Moreno did most of the damage at the plate: Hernandez got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base, while Moreno earned one RBI, two runs, and two stolen bases. That's the most runs Moreno has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Issac Segura, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two RBI and one double.
Rancho Verde hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in 14 consecutive games.
Rancho Verde has been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 11 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.2 runs over those games. As for Perris, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-13.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Perris has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Rancho Verde struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.8 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Perris might still be hurting after the 14-4 loss they got from Rancho Verde in their previous meeting back in May of 2025. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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