If Scripps Ranch was feeling good off their 9-1 takedown of Central last Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Scripps Ranch Falcons fell just short of the San Dieguito Academy Mustangs by a score of 5-3 on Monday. Scripps Ranch was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as San Dieguito Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March.
Lily Eigen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five runs (all of which were unearned) on nine hits.
On the hitting side, Becca Boskin made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
On San Dieguito Academy's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Sophia Rea gave up just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits. Those seven innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Sarah Pruett and Rachelle Acosta did most of the damage at the plate: Pruett scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Acosta went 1-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run. Another player making a difference was Hannah Barker, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Scripps Ranch has not been sharp recently as the team has lost six of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-9 record this season. As for San Dieguito Academy, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-10.
Scripps Ranch will square off against Ramona at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for San Dieguito Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Canyon Crest Academy at 4:00 p.m. Canyon Crest Academy is coming into the game with four straight victories on the road, so San Dieguito Academy will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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