Pacheco had lost nine straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 0-2 to make it ten. They lost 14-1 to the Los Banos Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 8-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2025.
Pacheco saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Isabella Chavez, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run.
As for Los Banos, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 3-3. That looming 14-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
On Los Banos' side, Grace Orozco made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). With that strong performance, Orozco is now averaging an impressive 5.3 strikeouts per game. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, Audrey Ornelas was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Avery Vierra was another key player, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Pacheco will square off against Madera South at 5:30 p.m. on the 11th. As for Los Banos, they will challenge Dos Palos at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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