Scripps Ranch lost to Ramona back in March of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Wednesday. The Scripps Ranch Falcons sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-9 victory over the Ramona Bulldogs.
Tori Turfler made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off ten hits. Turfler was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Eva Frye and Sarah Cornelissen did most of the damage at the plate: Frye scored three runs and stole four bases while going 1-for-4, while Cornelissen went 3-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and a double. Frye is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played. Dominique Hernandez was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
On Ramona's side, Grace McNally was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 4-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Evie Brown, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Ramona was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .447. That's the best batting average they've managed all season.
Scripps Ranch is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-9 record this season. As for Ramona, their loss dropped their record down to 7-15.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Scripps Ranch will take on University City at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. University City is coming into the match with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Scripps Ranch will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Ramona, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Westview at 3:30 p.m. Westview's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Ramona's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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