Pioneer managed to slip by Half Moon Bay the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Pioneer Mustangs came up short against the Half Moon Bay Cougars on Friday, falling 17-6. The Mustangs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.
Gizelle Ortiz was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Riley Nevins, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Pioneer's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 0-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games. As for Half Moon Bay, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-0.
Looking ahead, Pioneer will host Gunderson at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Half Moon Bay, a feisty cat fight will be fought as the Cougars face off against the Cardinals at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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