There's no place like home for Hanford, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They came out on top against the Porterville Panthers on Saturday by a score of 5-3 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Bullpups have posted since April 9, 2024.
Marissa Villarreal tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over 5.1 innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Jenna Douthat was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while going 2-for-3. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Jadyn Enriquez was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Hanford hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most three strikeouts in three consecutive matchups.
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| 03/08/25 - Home | 5-3 W |
| 02/14/23 - Home | 2-5 L |
| 05/20/16 - Home | 3-0 W |
| 03/28/15 - Neutral | 1-4 L |
The win got Hanford back to even at 2-2. As for Porterville, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Hanford didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 14-1 victory against South on the 8th. As for Porterville, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Porterville Panthers challenge Mira Monte Lions on Thursday.
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