Escondido lost against Ramona back in May of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Escondido Cougars wound up on the wrong side of a tough 16-6 walloping at the hands of the Ramona Bulldogs. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Escondido in their matchups with Ramona: they've now lost three in a row.
For Ramona's part, Braelyn Bolen spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits. Bolen has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Ramona got a massive performance out of Ashley Fain, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Heather Sabin, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Escondido's defeat dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Ramona, their win bumped their record up to 5-13.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Escondido will take on Westview at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Ramona, they will be playing at home against Valley Center at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Valley Center is coming into the matchup with six straight losses on the road, meaning Ramona will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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