Pittsburg won against Antioch on Tuesday with 12 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Thursday. The Pirates were the clear victors by a 12-5 margin over the Panthers. The Pirates haven't had any issues with the Panthers recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive win against them.
Santino Valle
| 05/15/25 @ Antioch | 8 |
| 03/30/24 vs Bethel | 5 |
| 03/28/25 vs American Canyon | 3 |
| 03/01/25 @ Washington | 3 |
| 04/06/24 vs Hayward | 3 |
Santino Valle made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Those eight strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run and one double.
In other pitching news, Desmond Toomer looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Pittsburg got a massive performance out of J'Marion Bella, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most hits Bella has posted since back in March. Aaron Del Real was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Pittsburg always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .525. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Antioch only posted an OBP of .361.
Pittsburg's record now sits at 19-5. As for Antioch, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-16.
As of now, neither Pittsburg nor the Panthers have any future games scheduled.
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