Softball Recap: Pitman Pride vs. Downey Knights
Pitman had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 1.5 runs), and they went ahead and made it three on Thursday. They walked away with a 7-4 victory over the Downey Knights. For Pitman, this counts as revenge for the 3-1 loss Downey walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March.
Jillian Baylard spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Madison Rosebrough was incredible, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Ivy Butler, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
On Downey's side, Angelique Trevino was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4. Yesenia Sandoval was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Pitman's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-8. As for Downey, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-10 record this season.
Pitman will be playing in front of their home fans against Gregori at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Gregori is coming into the match with seven straight victories on the road, so Pitman will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Downey, they will square off against Enochs at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Enochs' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Downey's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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