The El Rancho Dons will take on the Aquinas Falcons at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Aquinas took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on El Rancho, who comes in off a win.
El Rancho came out on top against Garfield on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run third inning. The Dons walked away with an 11-7 win over the Bulldogs.
El Rancho let Delilah Gonzalez and Raeanna Ruacho run wild. Gonzalez got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Ruacho went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI Gonzalez has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Malaya Vargas, who went 4-for-5 with two doubles and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Aquinas unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Friday. They took a 4-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of Grand Terrace.
Zoey Galindo was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles and one RBI. Those doubles were her first of the season.
El Rancho now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Aquinas, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.
Aquinas' pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: El Rancho has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .515. It's a different story for Aquinas, though, as they've only averaged .363. Will they be able to contain El Rancho's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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