Bonanza was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Rancho Rams by a score of 9-7. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Bonanza of the 12-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Darren McGee was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Landan Rehmel-Quinones, who scored a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
On Rancho's side, Rodrigo Ruiz made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Ruiz was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Omar Lopez, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-4.
Bonanza's loss dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Rancho, their victory bumped their record up to 5-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bonanza will take on Shadow Ridge at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Shadow Ridge is coming into the matchup with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Bonanza will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Rancho, they will be playing at home against Liberty at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Liberty is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
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