Pitman is 8-2 against Downey since April of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Pitman Pride will be playing in front of their home fans against the Downey Knights at 4:00 p.m. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Last Thursday, Pitman came up short against Modesto and fell 7-4. Pitman has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Rylee Reeves made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ella Underwood, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, a stolen base, and a double.
Meanwhile, Downey was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They lost 9-3 to Turlock.
Pitman now has a losing record at 9-10. As for Downey, their loss dropped their record down to 7-14.
Pitman beat Downey 7-4 when the teams last played on April 11th. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Downey's Angelique Trevino, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Pitman still be able to contain Trevino? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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