The Casa Roble Rams will stay at home for another game and welcome the Pioneer Patriots at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Casa Roble is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
On Friday, Casa Roble came up short against Granite Bay and fell 10-6. Casa Roble has struggled against Granite Bay recently, as their contest on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Gigi Giannini made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Sophia Newcomb was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Pioneer came tearing into Friday's game with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.4 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 10-5 win over the Bulldogs. Pioneer's victory was all the more impressive since Vacaville was averaging only 1.62 runs allowed on the season.
Jia Beebe spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on ten hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Pioneer got a massive performance out of Sofia Hernandez, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Marisa Bryson, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI.
Casa Roble's loss dropped their record down to 8-8. As for Pioneer, they pushed their record up to 15-5 with that win, which was their eighth straight on the road.
Monday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Casa Roble hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .331. However, it's not like Pioneer struggles in that department as they've averaged .401. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Casa Roble suffered a grim 13-3 defeat to Pioneer when the teams last played back in March. Will Casa Roble have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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