For the second straight game, Rubidoux will face off against Ramona. The Falcons will take on the Rams at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Rubidoux has given up an average of 12.3 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Rubidoux's offense. They lost 24-0 to Ramona on Tuesday. The Falcons have struggled against the Rams recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.
For Ramona's part, Kaytlin Stephens made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Stephens has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in 15 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three runs and one double.
In other batting news, Ramona got a massive performance out of Olivia Chavez, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, five runs, and five RBI. That's the most RBI Chavez has posted since back in March. Daisy Villegas was another key player, going 3-for-5 with one home run, six RBI, and two runs.
Ramona always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .707. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Rubidoux only posted an OBP of .300.
The victory (which was Ramona's 12th in a row) raised their record to 16-5. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.7 runs over those games. As for Rubidoux, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-13.
Both Rubidoux and Ramona just can't seem to miss. The Falcons have been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.4 hits per game. However, it's not like Ramona struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 1.2 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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