Scripps Ranch and University City are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2018, but likely not for long. The Scripps Ranch Falcons will be playing at home against the University City Centurions at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Scripps Ranch is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
On Wednesday, Scripps Ranch narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Ramona 10-9.
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.
Meanwhile, University City was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Canyon Hills.
Aliyah Padilla was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up four earned runs off seven hits.
Scripps Ranch's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-9. As for University City, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-12-1.
Friday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Scripps Ranch hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .348. However, it's not like University City struggles in that department as they've averaged .317. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Scripps Ranch might still be hurting after the 8-1 loss they got from University City in their previous meeting on April 10th. Will Scripps Ranch 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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