Recap: Lompoc Braves vs. Pioneer Valley Panthers
After losing to Pioneer Valley the last time they met, Lompoc decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Lompoc Braves were the clear victor by a 9-2 margin over the Pioneer Valley Panthers.
Michael Gomez was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Matthew Kovach was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
On Pioneer Valley's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cesar Garcia, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Lompoc has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 4-5 record this season. As for Pioneer Valley, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lompoc will stay at home for another game and welcome Mission College Prep at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Pioneer Valley will take on Santa Ynez at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Pioneer Valley: 2.7, Santa Ynez: 3.4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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