Rancho Cucamonga and Etiwanda are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2021, but likely not for long. The Cougars will head out on the road to square off against the Eagles at 3:15 p.m. on Monday. Rancho Cucamonga will be looking to extend their current seven-game winning streak.
On Friday, Rancho Cucamonga beat Los Osos 5-2.
Jacob Peyton
| 04/18/25 vs Los Osos | 12 |
| 04/12/25 vs Upland | 10 |
| 04/04/25 vs Riverside Prep | 8 |
| 03/27/25 vs Ontario Christian | 5 |
| 03/15/25 @ Lakewood | 8 |
| + 2 more games |
Jacob Peyton made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI.
Peyton wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Grant Thomas, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI.
The home team had won the previous two meetings between Etiwanda and Chino Hills, and Chino Hills kept the tradition alive. The Eagles fell just short of the Huskies by a score of 5-4 on Friday.
Rancho Cucamonga pushed their record up to 16-3 with the win, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.2 runs on average over those games. As for Etiwanda, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-10-1 record this season.
Both Rancho Cucamonga and Etiwanda just can't seem to miss. The Cougars have been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.1 hits per game. However, it's not like Etiwanda struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.1 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Rancho Cucamonga couldn't quite get it done against Etiwanda in their previous meeting back in March of 2024 as they fell 6-3. Can the Cougars avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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