Rubidoux had lost eight straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 1-7 to make it nine. They lost 24-2 to the Fontana Steelers. The Falcons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Steelers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
Rubidoux saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Julianna Chavez, who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
As for Fontana, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 5-2. Considering they have won three matchups by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
On Fontana's side, Kaylynn Colclasure (2027) made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Colclasure (2027) was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Nevaeh Castro (2028) was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with four stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 1.1 stolen bases per game. Leia Armijo (2028) also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Rubidoux will venture away from home to face off against Patriot at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Fontana, they will head out to challenge Colony at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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