Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Harlingen South couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell just short of the Pioneer Diamondbacks by a score of 2-0 on Thursday. The Hawks were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Diamondbacks earlier this season, when they won 8-1.
Harlingen South got a good showing from Ryan Porter, who tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off five hits. Porter has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Harlingen South saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Joaquin Torralba, who went 1-for-3 with one double.
Harlingen South's defeat dropped their record down to 23-7. As for Pioneer, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-11 record this season.
Harlingen South does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Pioneer, they will face off against Ray on Thursday. The Diamondbacks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Texans have averaged an impressive 6.4 runs per game this season.
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