It was a good run, but Patriot unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Monday. They fell 5-1 to the Ramona Rams. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, Patriot couldn't push the score so high this time.
Miley Gates was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits. Gates has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Gates was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
On Ramona's side, Kaytlin Stephens spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jayla Campos, who went 3-for-3 with four RBI, a run, and a double.
Patriot's defeat dropped their record down to 18-5. As for Ramona, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 13-8 record this season.
Patriot will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Arlington, where first pitch is scheduled at 3:30 p.m. Patriot's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Arlington's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Ramona, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Norte Vista at 3:30 p.m. Ramona is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
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