Los Banos is 9-1 against Pacheco since April of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Los Banos Tigers have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome the Pacheco Panthers at 4:00 p.m. Los Banos is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Los Banos gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Lathrop a 12-0 shutout. Los Banos' victory was all the more impressive since Lathrop was averaging only 3.85 runs allowed on the season.
Moxie Barton made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Barton has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 15 consecutive pitching appearances. Barton was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Hillary Morales was excellent, going 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Chantelle Augustine was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Pacheco was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 7-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of Beyer.
Aubrey Chapa spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and three unearned) runs on five hits.
Los Banos is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 19-4-1 record this season. As for Pacheco, their loss dropped their record down to 4-16.
Pacheco's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Tuesday. Los Banos has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.5 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Pacheco, though, as they've been averaging only 2.2. Will Los Banos keep running through batters, or will Pacheco buck the trend?
Los Banos took their win against Pacheco in their previous matchup back in April by a conclusive 12-0. Does Los Banos have another victory up their sleeve, or will Pacheco turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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