Softball Game Preview: Pacheco Panthers vs. Beyer Patriots

The Pacheco Panthers will take on the Beyer Patriots at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Pacheco has struggled recently with nine defeats in a row, while Beyer will arrive with five straight victories.

Pacheco lost 13-6 to Grace Davis on Friday.

Isabella Chavez and Yasmin Regalado stepped up to the plate in a big way. Chavez scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Regalado scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. What's more, Chavez posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in February. Emma Landeros was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.

Meanwhile, Beyer got themselves on the board against Grace Davis last Friday, but Grace Davis never followed suit. They blew past the Spartans 10-0. The result was nothing new for the Patriots, who have now won five contests by seven runs or more so far this season.

The team relied heavily on Lily Robinson, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was AnnMarie Scott, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.

Beyer hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.

Pacheco's loss dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Beyer, their win bumped their record up to 10-5.

Pacheco couldn't quite get it done against Beyer when the teams last played back in May of 2024 as they fell 7-2. Can Pacheco avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.