Modesto had lost three straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped down to 6-7 to make it four. They fell 5-1 to the Pitman Pride. Panthers fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Pride since Thursday.
Modesto saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alyssa Ramirez, who went 2-for-4 with one RBI.
As for Pitman, the victory snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 3-4 record. The game was the first time they have beaten Modesto on their field since March 30, 2023.
On Pitman's side, Juliet Jimenez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ivy Butler, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one triple, and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Shelby Wood, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Modesto will square off against rival Gregori at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Pitman is set to face off against their familiar foe Downey at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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