Pioneer Valley has relied on a stalwart pitcher averaging 3.39 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Tuesday. They lost 16-5 to the Garces Memorial Rams. That's two games in a row now that the Panthers have lost by exactly 11 runs.
Mila Dolores was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Kianna Real, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Pioneer Valley has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-10 record this season. As for Garces Memorial, their victory bumped their record up to 15-5.
Looking ahead, Pioneer Valley will venture away from home to face off against Atascadero at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Garces Memorial has already played their next game (against Clovis East), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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