For the second straight game, Patriot will face off against Ramona. The Warriors will welcome the Rams at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
Patriot is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Ramona just ended the team's nine-game winning streak on Monday. They took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Rams.
For Ramona's part, Kaytlin Stephens spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on nine hits and racked up seven Ks. Stephens has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Olivia Chavez, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Emily Gonzalez, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one double.
Ramona hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Patriot struck out seven times.
Ramona pushed their record up to 18-6 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.7 runs over those games. As for Patriot, their loss dropped their record down to 15-8.
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