Rancho Christian extended their losing streak to five on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 2-5 in the process. They came up short against the Moreno Valley Vikings, falling 16-1. If the Eagles were looking for revenge after losing 10-0 to the Vikings when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Rancho Christian saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Caitlyn Griffith, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one run.
As for Moreno Valley, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 7-7 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games.
On Moreno Valley's side, Alexys Vasquez made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Vasquez has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with four RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Moreno Valley got a massive performance out of Ximenna Lopez, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with seven stolen bases, three RBI, and one double. Those seven stolen bases gave Lopez a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Marissa Martinez, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three doubles.
Looking ahead, Rancho Christian will take on Rancho Verde at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mustangs will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Eagles surely won't give up without a fight. As for Moreno Valley, they have already played their next matchup, a 16-13 loss against Rancho Mirage on the 18th.
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