The Pioneer Patriots will face off against the Manteca Buffaloes at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Pioneer will be looking to extend their current 12-game winning streak.
Pioneer is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Del Campo with a sharp 12-2 win. Considering Pioneer has won 16 matchups by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Marisa Bryson was incredible, going 1-for-4 with a home run and four RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Caitlin Mayfield, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, it may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Manteca ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They skirted past West Park 2-1. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Manteca as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Nayellys Torres spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on seven hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Maleiah Garza was excellent, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI. Lauren Moncada was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Pioneer is on a roll lately: they've won 17 of their last 19 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 21-5 record this season. As for Manteca, they pushed their record up to 16-7 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home.
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