With a playoff game on the line, Pioneer Valley rose to the challenge on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the South Spartans a 14-0 shutout. Pioneer Valley's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Ciena Acosta tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out ten over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 15 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Mila Dolores was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Adrianna Padilla was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Pioneer Valley is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 12-12 record this season. As for South, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 18-11.
Pioneer Valley will head out on the road to challenge Orange Cove at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Orange Cove will roll in looking for their 15th straight victory, something Pioneer Valley surely won't give up without a fight. South does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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