It was a good run, but Ripon Christian unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Saturday. They fell just short of the Weston Ranch Cougars by a score of 6-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Ripon Christian of the 13-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Joshua Buffalow made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Ricky Van unen, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
On Weston Ranch's side, Matteo Duron looked comfortable as he tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Duron has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Dominik Makinano was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Ayden Tinsley, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Ripon Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 8-6. As for Weston Ranch, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 8-8 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ripon Christian will take on Modesto Christian at 11:15 a.m. on Monday. Modesto Christian is coming into the contest with five straight losses on the road, meaning Ripon Christian will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Weston Ranch, they will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Stagg, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. Stagg and Weston Ranch are at an even 4-4 over their past eight head-to-heads.
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