Scripps Ranch extended their postseason success on Friday against Coronado. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Coronado Islanders and snuck past 7-6. That's more bragging rights for Scripps Ranch, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jesse Dawson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits. Dawson has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Dawson was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
Dawson wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Daniel Herrera, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Scripps Ranch has been performing well recently as they've won 11 of their last 14 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 15-16 record this season. As for Coronado, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 16-15.
As of now, neither Scripps Ranch nor Coronado have any future games scheduled.
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