California came tearing into Tuesday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 2.3 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the El Rancho Dons 10-4. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for California considering their two-run performance the contest before.
Alexis Salas looked comfortable as she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single run in four consecutive pitching appearances. Jiselle Jimenez relieved her and did a solid job, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits.
On the hitting side, Ashley Hernandez was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two triples, three runs, and two RBI. Jessica Gurule was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
On El Rancho's side, Raeanna Ruacho made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Lauren Cervantes, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
California has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 games, which provided a nice bump to their 15-2 record this season. As for El Rancho, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-7-1.
California will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Whittier at 3:15 p.m. Both teams will come into the matchup having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes. As for El Rancho, they will head out on the road to face off against Fullerton at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
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