Rancho Bernardo had lost three straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 8-9-1 to make it four. They lost 9-2 to the Poway Titans. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Broncos have suffered since March 19th.
Rancho Bernardo saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ellery Housand, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base.
As for Poway, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-5 record this season. The result was nothing new for Poway, who have now won eight contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
On Poway's side, Mya McGowan made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. McGowan was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with two runs and one double. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March.
In other pitching news, Aubrey Stiritz looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Sophia Burmeister was incredible, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Madison Loper, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with three RBI and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Rancho Bernardo will face off against rival Del Norte at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Poway is set to square off against their familiar foe San Marcos at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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