Modesto hasn't had much luck against Enochs recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Modesto Panthers will host the Enochs Eagles at 4:00 p.m. Modesto is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.5 runs per game this season.
Modesto fell victim to Gregori and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Jaguars, falling 10-0. Having soared to a lofty 22 runs in the game before, the Panthers' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Enochs waltzed into their matchup on Thursday with four straight wins... but they left with five. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Knights a 10-0 shutout. The game marked the Eagles' most dominant win of the season so far.
Enochs got a great performance from Soraya Mendoza as she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Mendoza has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Camila Ramirez Quintana, who scored two runs and stole Three bases. while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Lillian Camarena, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-1.
Enochs hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most four strikeouts in eight consecutive contests.
Enochs' victory was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-3. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Modesto, their loss dropped their record down to 3-9.
Enochs' pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Modesto has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.9 hits per game. It's a different story for Enochs, though, as they've been averaging 9.3 hits. Given Modesto's sizable advantage in that area, Enochs will need to find a way to close that gap.
Modesto couldn't quite get it done against Enochs in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 as they fell 6-1. Will Modesto 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.
