Porterville had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the South Spartans 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Panthers have posted since May 22, 2024.
Daisy Maldonado spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on ten hits.
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At the plate, the team relied heavily on Alexa Garcia, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. She 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. The team also got some help courtesy of Klarissa Manrriquez, who went 2-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run.
The victory was their first at home , bumping their record up to 2-5. As for South, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-5.
Looking ahead, Porterville will take on Tulare Union at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for South, they will face off against Bakersfield at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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