Rancho Verde proved they can win big last Monday (they won by 11) and on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the San Jacinto Tigers 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Mustangs have posted since April 10, 2024.
Isabelle Sena
| 03/17/25 @ San Jacinto | 12 |
| 03/10/25 vs Notre Dame | 8 |
| 02/28/25 @ Jurupa Valley | 7 |
| 02/27/25 vs Arroyo Valley | 13 |
Isabelle Sena spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on four hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Zury Luna, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Sadie Menendez was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Luna wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Rancho Verde kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in four consecutive matches.
Rancho Verde's record now sits at 5-2. As for San Jacinto, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-2.
Rancho Verde has already played their next game, a 13-3 victory against Vista del Lago on the 20th. As for San Jacinto, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 12-4 loss against Paloma Valley on the 19th.
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