If Pioneer was feeling good fresh off their 16-3 takedown of Del Mar on Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Mustangs took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Independence 76ers on Thursday.
Gizelle Ortiz
| 04/02/26 vs Independence | 5 |
| 03/31/26 @ Del Mar | 4 |
| 03/30/26 vs Notre Dame | 1 |
Najla Crnogorcevic and Gizelle Ortiz did some serious damage despite the final result: Crnogorcevic got on base in three of her four plate appearances with four stolen bases and one run, while Ortiz went 2-for-4 with five stolen bases and one run. Ortiz is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Kassandra Andalon was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one RBI.
Pioneer dropped their record down to 5-10 with the loss, which was their sixth straight at home. As for Independence, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Coincidentally, Pioneer and Independence will both be playing Christopher the next time they take the field. The 76ers will head out to face the Cougars at 4:00 p.m. on the 13th, while the Mustangs will host them at 4:00 p.m. on the 14th.
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