El Camino had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 3-4 to make it six. They came up short against the Casa Roble Rams, falling 15-1. If the Eagles were looking for revenge after losing 26-6 to the Rams when the teams met back in April of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
El Camino saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Oaklee Schwartz, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one run.
As for Casa Roble, their victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 7-5. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for they considering their two-run performance the contest before.
On Casa Roble's side, Maddy Merrill was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Merrill has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three runs, three doubles, and two RBI. Those three doubles gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Casa Roble got a massive performance out of Bailey Richards, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. Those three hits gave Richards a new career-high. Lillian Gonzales also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. El Camino will host Destiny Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Lions' pitching crew has only allowed one run per game this season, so the Eagles' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Casa Roble, they will welcome Dixon at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Dixon will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Casa Roble surely won't give up without a fight.
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