The Scripps Ranch Falcons are on the road again on Wednesday to play the University City Centurions at 4:00 p.m. Scripps Ranch is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
Scripps Ranch can now show off six landslide victories after their most recent game last Friday. Everything went their way against Canyon Crest Academy as Scripps Ranch made off with a 12-2 victory. 12 seems to be a good number for Scripps Ranch as the squad scooped up a win with the same number of runs in their previous game.
Tori Turfler made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Turfler was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Becca Boskin, who went 4-for-5 with two RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Dominique Hernandez, who went 3-for-5 with a double and an RBI.
University City proved they can win big two weeks ago (they won by 15) but last Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 victory over San Diego.
Bryn Marsh spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up eight Ks. Those seven innings set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, University City let Bella Giron and Camdyn McDonald loose on the outfield. Giron went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs, while McDonald went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Addy Weathers, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Scripps Ranch's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-3. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs per game. As for University City, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 7-7-1 record this season.
Wednesday's contest 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 .377. However, it's not like University City struggles in that department as they've averaged .361. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Scripps Ranch took their victory against University City in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 12-1. Does Scripps Ranch have another victory up their sleeve, or will University City turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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