Pinecrest Academy Cadence was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 14-4 walloping at the hands of the Rancho Rams.
Pinecrest Academy Cadence saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gabriella Colarco, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Colarco has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On Rancho's side, Annalise Stout and Brooklynn Braun made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Stout struck out 11 batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Braun pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). At bat, Stout scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Braun fired off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Aide Perez, who scored three runs while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Alyssa Velez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Pinecrest Academy Cadence's defeat dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Rancho, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 4-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pinecrest Academy Cadence's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Clark at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Pinecrest Academy Cadence is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season. As for Rancho, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Desert Pines at 3:30 p.m.
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