Rancho Buena Vista had lost three games straight , but after bumping their record up to 9-7 on Saturday that streak is in the rearview. They had just enough and edged out the Steele Canyon Cougars 3-1. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 5-4 last Tuesday.
Allison Keusch
| 04/19/25 vs Steele Canyon | 17 |
| 04/18/25 @ Sage Creek | 3 |
| 04/15/25 @ La Costa Canyon | 4 |
| 04/10/25 @ Bonita Vista | 6 |
| 04/08/25 @ Steele Canyon | 5 |
| + 8 more games |
Allison Keusch made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 17 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.2 strikeouts per game. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
Keusch wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Danica Nielsen, who went 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
As for Steele Canyon, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-9-1 record this season. Having soared to a lofty 13 runs in the game before, they couldn't push the score so high this time.
On Steele Canyon's side, Ily Barclay was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rancho Buena Vista will face off against Torrey Pines at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Steele Canyon, they will take on Granite Hills at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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