Softball Preview: Modesto Panthers vs. Pitman Pride
Modesto has been on the road for two straight, but on Tuesday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Pitman Pride at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Modesto hasn't scored more than one runs for three games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
Last Thursday, Modesto didn't have quite enough to beat Downey and fell 2-1.
Modesto saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nichole Aguirre, who went 2-for-3 with a triple.
Even though they lost, Modesto hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Downey struck out seven times.
Meanwhile, Pitman came into Saturday's contest having lost seven straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Lathrop 6-4. The victory was just what Pitman needed coming off of a 10-4 defeat in their prior game.
Jillian Baylard spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Rylee Reeves, who went 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Ella Underwood was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and a double.
Modesto's loss dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Pitman, their win bumped their record up to 6-7.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Modesto has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Pitman struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.8. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Everything went Modesto's way against Pitman in their previous matchup back in March as Modesto made off with a 16-2 victory. Does Modesto have another victory up their sleeve, or will Pitman turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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