For the second straight game, Ramona will face off against Valley Center. The Bulldogs will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Jaguars at 4:00 p.m. Ramona will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak.
While Ramona's win against Valley Center wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Bulldogs skirted past the Jaguars 3-1. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 7, 2019, but that streak is no more.
Alex Wilson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Derek Taylor was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Ramona pushed their record up to 10-5 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.7 runs on average over those games. As for Valley Center, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 10-7.
Ramona's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's game. The Bulldogs have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.6 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Valley Center, though, as they've been averaging only 0.9 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Ramona continue to outrun the ball? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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