After losing to Pitman the last time they met, Modesto decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Modesto Panthers came out on top against the Pitman Pride by a score of 7-4 on Thursday. The win made it back-to-back victories for Modesto.
Angelica Arellano spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Aaliyah Williams and Nichole Aguirre did most of the damage at the plate: Williams scored two runs while going 2-for-3, while Aguirre scored a run while going 1-for-3. Alyssa Ramirez was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
On Pitman's side, Rylee Reeves made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ella Underwood, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, a stolen base, and a double.
Modesto's victory bumped their record up to 6-7. As for Pitman, they now have a losing record at 9-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Modesto will take on Gregori at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Gregori is coming into the game with nine straight wins on the road, so Modesto will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Pitman, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Downey at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pitman is facing Downey at the right time seeing as Downey is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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