The Rancho Rams will head out to face off against the Cimarron-Memorial Spartans at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Rancho is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
Rancho took a loss when they played away from home on Wednesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They put the hurt on Valley with a sharp 20-0 win. The Rams' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
William Patriquin
| 04/24/25 vs Valley | 3 |
| 04/09/25 @ Western | 2 |
| 04/03/25 vs Pinecrest Academy Cadence | 2 |
| 04/03/24 vs Foothill | 2 |
| 03/21/24 @ Spring Valley | 2 |
William Patriquin made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Rancho is undefeated when he allows at most one walk, but 9-16 otherwise. Patriquin was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Mayson Au Young-Uwaine was incredible, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. He has become a key player for Rancho: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 7-16 otherwise. Mayson Bumstead was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
Meanwhile, Cimarron-Memorial was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They came up short against Western, falling 17-3.
Mares Kai made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
Rancho's record now sits at 12-16. As for Cimarron-Memorial, their loss dropped their record down to 4-18.
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