El Rancho extended their losing streak to five on Thursday, dropping them down to 2-6. They lost 18-0 to the California Condors. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Dons of the 7-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
As for California, their victory bumped their record up to 6-2. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For California's part, Alexis Salas was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out six over five innings pitched. Salas was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in February of 2025.
In other batting news, Shirley Acevedo was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and two runs. Those runs marked the first that she has scored this season. Nevaeh Rodriguez was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
El Rancho wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 14-6 defeat against Granada Hills Charter on the 14th. As for California, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 4-3 win against La Serna on the 17th.
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