While Rancho Verde didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-15-1), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Vista del Lago Ravens on Monday, sneaking past 7-5. The win continues a trend for the Mustangs in their matchups with the Ravens: they've now won eight in a row.
Ethan Montolfo was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. Montolfo was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Julian Dominguez and Abraham Manzo did most of the damage at the plate: Dominguez scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4, while Manzo scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Manzo has become a key player for Rancho Verde: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 4-5 otherwise. Caden Coppola was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Mustangs
| 03/24/25 @ Vista del Lago | 11 |
| 03/18/25 vs Hillcrest | 4 |
| 02/25/25 vs Miller | 8 |
| 02/19/25 @ San Jacinto | 9 |
| 04/12/24 vs Vista del Lago | 5 |
| + 8 more games |
Rancho Verde kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in March of 2024.
Rancho Verde's record is now 7-5. As for Vista del Lago, they moved to 6-3 with that loss, which also ended their four-game winning streak.
Rancho Verde will have a chance to go back-to-back against Vista del Lago: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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