Softball Preview: Manteca Buffaloes vs. Pioneer Patriots
The Manteca Buffaloes will challenge the Pioneer Patriots at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Manteca: 2.8, Pioneer: 2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Manteca is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged West Park out 2-1. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Manteca as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Nayellys Torres spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on seven hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Maleiah Garza, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI. Lauren Moncada was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Pioneer put the finishing touches on their 16th blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over Del Campo. Pioneer is really starting to get used to good results now that the team's won 12 straight.
The team relied heavily on Marisa Bryson, who went 1-for-4 with a home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Caitlin Mayfield, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Manteca's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-7. As for Pioneer, they are on a roll lately: they've won 17 of their last 19 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 21-5 record this season.
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