Diamond Ranch got themselves on the board against Providence on Thursday, but Providence never followed suit. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Pioneers 1-0. The victory was some much needed relief for the Panthers as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak.
Daniel Reyes Jr. tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only one hit over 4.2 innings pitched.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Emmitt Luke, who scored a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Isaiah Aparicio, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Diamond Ranch's win bumped their record up to 3-7. As for Providence, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 4-6.
Looking ahead, Diamond Ranch will face off against Western Christian at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Western Christian's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Diamond Ranch's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Providence, they will take on St. Bonaventure at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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