Softball Recap: Pitman Pride vs. Modesto Panthers
It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Pitman ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Modesto Panthers and snuck past 9-8. The win made it back-to-back victories for Pitman.
Jillian Baylard spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and six unearned) runs on ten hits. Those eight innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Pitman got a massive performance out of Madison Rosebrough, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Ella Underwood was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4.
On Modesto's side, Chloe Moreno was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Alyssa Ramirez, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4.
Even though they lost, Modesto didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with nine strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pitman only tossed three.
Pitman's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-8. As for Modesto, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-4.
Pitman will head out on the road to square off against Downey at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Pitman is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses. As for Modesto, they will head out on the road to face off against Gregori at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Modesto is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
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