After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Sage Creek, San Dieguito Academy was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Scripps Ranch Falcons 5-3. This was payback for San Dieguito Academy, who suffered an 18-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Sophia Rea spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits. Those seven innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Sarah Pruett and Rachelle Acosta did most of the damage at the plate: Pruett scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Acosta went 1-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Aubrey Early, who went 3-for-4 with a stolen base.
On Scripps Ranch's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Lily Eigen gave up five runs (all of which were unearned) on nine hits.
On the hitting side, Becca Boskin was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
San Dieguito Academy's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-10. As for Scripps Ranch, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost six of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-9 record this season.
San Dieguito Academy will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Canyon Crest Academy at 4:00 p.m. Canyon Crest Academy is coming into the game with four straight wins on the road, so San Dieguito Academy will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Scripps Ranch, they will square off against Ramona at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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