Pioneer extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 3-5. They lost 13-3 to the Lincoln Lions. The Mustangs were not able to make up for their defeat to the Lions from their previous meeting back in May of 2025.
Najla Crnogorcevic was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one double. Gia Amador also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
As for Lincoln, with the victory, they broke their five-game losing streak and moved their record to 3-6. Their offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
On Lincoln's side, Eva Vasquez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Vasquez was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one RBI.
In other batting news, Caitlyn Reuterskiold was a standout: she went a perfect 1-for-1 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. Jocelyn Hernandez was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pioneer will square off against Piedmont Hills at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Pirates have averaged an impressive 7.8 runs per game this season. As for Lincoln, they will take on Del Mar at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Dons have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 19.86 runs per game on average), something the Lions will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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