Rancho Buena Vista extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 13-11 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Carlsbad Lancers. Surprisingly, this marked the Longhorns' seventh straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Allison Keusch
| 05/13/25 vs Carlsbad | 12 |
| 05/06/25 vs Sage Creek | 10 |
| 05/01/25 vs La Costa Canyon | 14 |
Allison Keusch spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than ten strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Rancho Buena Vista saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Abigail Niwata, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one double.
As for Carlsbad, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-13 record this season. Surprisingly, this marked their seventh straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
On Carlsbad's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Sofia Tillis gave up a run (which was unearned) on five hits and racked up six Ks. Those six strikeouts set a new season-high mark for Tillis.
At the plate, Emerson Jarrard was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one home run.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Rancho Buena Vista will face off against rival Mission Vista at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Carlsbad is set to challenge their familiar foe Sage Creek at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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