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| 04/23/25 - Home | 7-5 W |
| 04/03/24 - Away | 6-7 L |
| 04/11/23 - Home | 11-6 W |
| 03/11/22 - Home | 1-5 L |
| 05/10/18 - Away | 5-11 L |
| + 5 more games |
Foothill hadn't done well against Rancho recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Falcons came out on top in a nail-biter against the Rams, sneaking past 7-5. For the Falcons, this counts as revenge for the 7-6 win the Rams walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2024.
Makoa Elliott made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Elliott was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Foothill let Matthew Szymarek and Zaden Kekoa Sibal run wild. Szymarek went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base, while Sibal got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one triple and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Dahlin Scow, who went 1-for-3 with two runs.
Foothill hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in three consecutive matchups.
Foothill's record now sits at 18-8-1. As for Rancho, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-16 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Foothill will face off against Clark at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Rancho, they will welcome Valley at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Rams are facing the Vikings at the right time seeing as the Vikings are stuck on an 11-game losing streak.
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