The Scripps Ranch Falcons will face off against the Christian Patriots at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Christian took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Scripps Ranch, who comes in off a win.
If Scripps Ranch beats Christian with eight runs on Thursday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two contests with that exact score. Scripps Ranch was the clear victor by an 8-2 margin over Torrey Pines on Monday. That looming 8-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Scripps Ranch yet this season.
Kamden Cha looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Ethan Walker was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Cooper Sitton, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Christian unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Friday. They took a 5-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of Westview. The game marked the Patriots' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Christian saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Xander Molina, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases.
Scripps Ranch's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-10. As for Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-3.
Scripps Ranch couldn't quite finish off Christian when the teams last played back in April of 2023 and fell 3-1. Will the Falcons 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 baseball content.
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