Scripps Ranch lost to University City on April 10th, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Scripps Ranch Falcons came out on top against the University City Centurions by a score of 7-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for Scripps Ranch.
Lily Eigen was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Eigen was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sarah Cornelissen, who scored a run while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jacquelin Lee, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
On University City's side, they got a good showing from Aliyah Padilla, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Padilla has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Kennedy Maynard was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-2 with two doubles and an RBI.
Scripps Ranch has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a massive bump to their 13-9 record this season. As for University City, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-13-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Scripps Ranch will take on Valley Center at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Valley Center is coming into the matchup with seven straight losses on the road, meaning Scripps Ranch will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for University City, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Madison at 4:00 p.m. Madison will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something University City surely won't give up without a fight.
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