Softball Game Preview: Pacheco Panthers vs. Ceres Bulldogs

Pacheco hasn't had much luck against Ceres recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Pacheco Panthers will head out to square off against the Ceres Bulldogs at 4:00 p.m. Pacheco has given up an average of 10.9 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.

Pacheco is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their seventh straight game on Wednesday. They came up short against Johansen, falling 18-8.

Sophia Lowery made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double. Another player making a difference was Isabella Chavez, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.

Meanwhile, Ceres had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against Lathrop on Wednesday as Ceres made off with a 13-3 win.

Samantha Alcarez spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Ava Montesdeoca was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Kyleigh Robinson was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run.

Ceres kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Pacheco's defeat dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Ceres, their record is now 5-6.

Pacheco might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from Ceres when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can Pacheco avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.