El Rancho had to endure a seven-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on the Whittier Cardinals with a sharp 11-4 win on Monday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as El Rancho also won the last time the pair played back in March.
Lauren Cervantes tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over 5.1 innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits.
On the hitting side, Raeanna Ruacho was incredible, going 4-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Lesly Valdez, who went 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base.
El Rancho's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-13-1. As for Whittier, their loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 6-12.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. El Rancho will take on Whittier at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. As for Whittier, they will stay at home for another game and welcome California at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. California will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Whittier surely won't give up without a fight.
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