The El Rancho Dons will head out to challenge the Downey Vikings at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Saturday, El Rancho got the win against Don Lugo by a conclusive 11-2.
Lauren Cervantes tossed a big game, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Delilah Gonzalez, who scored two runs while going 4-for-6. The team also got some help courtesy of Raeanna Ruacho, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Downey had to kick off their season on the road on Thursday, but they showed no ill effects. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Sunny Hills, sneaking past 9-7. The Vikings haven't had any issues with the Lancers recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Giana Castillo-Flores spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on eight hits. What's more, she posted five strikeouts, the most she's had since back in April of 2024.
At the plate, Delilah Navarro was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Hazel Renteria, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
El Rancho now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Downey, their record now sits at 1-0.
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