Rancho Verde hadn't done well against JW North recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Rancho Verde Mustangs had just enough and edged out the JW North Huskies 4-3. While the Mustangs didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-15-1), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Rancho Verde saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ethan Montolfo, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. That run marked the first that Montolfo scored this season. David Hernandez was another, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Rancho Verde hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most four strikeouts in three consecutive matches.
Mustangs
| 03/01/25 vs JW North | 4-3 |
| 02/27/25 vs Arroyo Valley | 9-3 |
| 02/25/25 vs Miller | 4-2 |
| 02/21/25 vs Citrus Hill | 4-3 |
Rancho Verde's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for JW North, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Looking ahead, Rancho Verde will head out on the road to face off against Jurupa Hills at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Jurupa Hills is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season. As for JW North, they will welcome Arroyo Valley at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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