Pittsburg extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 12-8. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Antioch Panthers. The Pirates were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2025.
Jordan Garcia was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits.
At the plate, Devin Simonton was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with three stolen bases, one run, and one double.
As for Antioch, their record now sits at 11-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since March 31st.
On Antioch's side, Jaxon Connelly spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits. The Panthers are undefeated when Connelly allows one or fewer earned runs, but 7-8 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Antioch saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kamari Davis, who went 1-for-3 with one RBI.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: the Panthers beat Pittsburg by a score of 6-5 on Thursday.
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