Saddleback is 0-6 against Rancho Alamitos since March of 2017 but things could change on Wednesday. The Roadrunners will be playing at home against the Vaqueros at 3:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Saddleback made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Magnolia, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Roadrunners put the hurt on the Sentinels with a sharp 19-5 victory on Friday. The win was some much needed relief for the Roadrunners as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, Rancho Alamitos came tearing into Wednesday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Centurions by a score of 16-12.
Fernanda Cervantes made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up nine earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 3-for-6 with three runs, three doubles, and two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, Alejandra Corona was incredible, going 2-for-6 with one home run, four RBI, and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Miley Reyes, who scored two runs while going 4-for-6.
Rancho Alamitos kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.6 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 games they've averaged 11.8.
Saddleback's victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-4 and their overall record up to 2-11. As for Rancho Alamitos, the win got them back to even at 5-5.
Saddleback might still be hurting after the 15-3 defeat they got from Rancho Alamitos in their previous matchup on Monday. Will the Roadrunners have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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