Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Rancho Bernardo). They blew past the Maranatha Christian Eagles 18-2 on Thursday. With that win, the Broncos brought their scoring average up to 6.6 runs per game.
Lucas Batrez looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits any time he's pitched this season.
NATHAN BEMBENEK
| 03/27/25 vs Maranatha Christian | 3 |
| 04/20/24 vs Del Norte | 2 |
| 04/16/24 vs Del Norte | 2 |
| 04/13/24 @ La Costa Canyon | 2 |
| 04/05/24 @ Carlsbad | 2 |
On the hitting side, NATHAN BEMBENEK was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was HUGO GONZALEZ, who scored four runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Rancho Bernardo always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
With the victory, Rancho Bernardo broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 4-4. As for Maranatha Christian, they dropped their record down to 0-8 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Rancho Bernardo has already played their next contest, a 10-2 loss against Point Loma on the 31st. As for Maranatha Christian, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, an 11-1 defeat against El Camino on the 31st.
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