The Cimarron-Memorial Spartans will venture away from home to square off against the Rancho Rams at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Cimarron-Memorial's favor is that they have posted at least ten runs in their last four contests.
Cimarron-Memorial's pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 22-0 margin over Desert Pines. The victory continues a trend for the Spartans in their matchups with the Jaguars: they've now won five in a row.
Elaine Hernandez was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Hernandez was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Taylor Ramos
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In other batting news, Taylor Ramos was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Jasmine Ponce was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Cimarron-Memorial kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 11 hits in three consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Rancho suffered their biggest defeat since March 18, 2024 on Friday. They came up short against Legacy, falling 13-1. The Rams' loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Rancho's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Cimarron-Memorial, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Rancho's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Cimarron-Memorial hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .350. It's a different story for Rancho, though, as they've only averaged .228. Will they be able to contain Cimarron-Memorial's hitters?
Cimarron-Memorial might still be hurting after the 9-1 loss they got from Rancho when the teams last played back in March. Can the Spartans avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
