Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Poway couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell just short of the El Modena Vanguards by a score of 8-6 on Thursday. The Titans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Vanguards apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.
Ashleigh Ronsse was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Karissa Knapp was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one run.
Poway has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 24-9 record this season. As for El Modena, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 23-9.
Poway does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for El Modena, they will welcome Mater Dei Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Crusaders will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Vanguards surely won't give up without a fight.
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