Softball Recap: Mission College Prep Royals vs. Pioneer Valley Panthers
Mission College Prep was the 4-2 winner over Pioneer Valley when they last played one another back in April, but their luck changed this time around. The Mission College Prep Royals fell just short of the Pioneer Valley Panthers by a score of 4-2 on Wednesday.
Roxanne Guerra put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Guerra has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in 12 consecutive pitching appearances. Guerra was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Guerra wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Brooklyn Neenan, who went 2-for-4 with a triple and a run.
On Pioneer Valley's side, Ciena Acosta spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits and racked up 12 Ks.
Mission College Prep's loss dropped their record down to 11-8-1. As for Pioneer Valley, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-11.
Mission College Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Pioneer Valley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Cabrillo at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Cabrillo's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Pioneer Valley's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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