Sonora hasn't had much luck against Ripon recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Sonora Wildcats will host the Ripon Indians at 5:30 p.m. Sonora has given up an average of 8.5 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Sonora is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 12 runs last Tuesday, they were much more limited against East Union last Friday. They came up short against the Lancers, falling 17-1.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Thursday Ripon sidestepped Orestimba for a 4-3 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Indians.
Angelina Martinez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on five hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Izabelle Spurzem was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Clara Townsend was another key player, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
Spurzem wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Ripon kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 11 hits in five consecutive matchups.
Sonora's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Ripon, their victory bumped their record up to 4-5.
Sonora might still be hurting after the 8-0 loss they got from Ripon when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Will Sonora 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 softball content.
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