Whittier is 1-9 against El Rancho since May of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Cardinals will be playing at home against the Dons at 3:15 p.m. Whittier has given up an average of 10.4 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Whittier came up short against California on Tuesday, falling 16-1.
Meanwhile, El Rancho got the win against Paramount on Wednesday by a conclusive 11-2. The result was nothing new for the Dons, who have now won seven matches by eight runs or more so far this season.
Noelie Guerrero made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. What's more, she posted two strikeouts, the most she's had since back in February. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Lesly Valdez was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. Delilah Gonzalez was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
El Rancho kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are undefeated (8-0) when they post 11 or more hits.
El Rancho has been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten games. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-5-1 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.1 runs on average over those games. As for Whittier, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-10.
Whittier might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from El Rancho when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Cardinals have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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