Pinecrest Academy Cadence is 0-3 against Rancho since April of 2024 but things could change on Thursday. The Cougars will be playing in front of their home fans against the Rams at 4:00 p.m. Pinecrest Academy Cadence has given up an average of 18.1 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Pinecrest Academy Cadence lost 24-13 to Durango on Friday. The Cougars have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Emily Shelley
| 04/11/25 vs Durango | 2 |
| 04/09/25 @ Legacy | 1 |
| 04/07/25 vs Desert Pines | 9 |
| 04/04/25 vs Cimarron-Memorial | 2 |
Emily Shelley and Destiny Aguilar did some serious damage despite the final result: Shelley went 2-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple, while Aguilar scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Shelley has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Rorrie Mize was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases.
Meanwhile, Rancho posted their closest win since May 16, 2024 on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out Cimarron-Memorial 4-3. The Rams haven't had any issues with the Spartans recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Brooklynn Braun made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 16 over six innings pitched. Braun was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.
In other batting news, Annalise Stout was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Layla Stout, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Rancho always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Rancho now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Pinecrest Academy Cadence, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-11.
Rancho's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Pinecrest Academy Cadence hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .391. It's a different story for Rancho, though, as they've only averaged .233. Will they be able to contain Pinecrest Academy Cadence's hitters?
Pinecrest Academy Cadence suffered a grim 17-2 defeat to Rancho when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will the Cougars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
