Orcutt Academy hasn't had much luck against Pioneer Valley recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Spartans will host the Panthers at 4:30 p.m.
Last Tuesday, Orcutt Academy came up short against Atascadero and fell 7-4.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Pioneer Valley ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Paso Robles, sneaking past 10-9. Winning may never get old, but the Panthers sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Ciena Acosta spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and three unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, Mila Dolores was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-6. Madelyn ?Mady? Llamas was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Dolores wasn't the only one making solid contact: Pioneer Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive matches.
Pioneer Valley's win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-5. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Orcutt Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 4-7.
Orcutt Academy might still be hurting after the 11-0 defeat they got from Pioneer Valley when the teams last played back in March. Will the Spartans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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