Pioneer Valley extended their losing streak to nine on Thursday, dropping them down to 6-13-1. They took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Nipomo Titans. Panthers fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Titans since Thursday.
Maya Gutierrez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five runs (all of which were unearned) on seven hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Aubrey Paz was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double. That double was her first of the season.
As for Nipomo, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-7. That's two games straight that they have won by exactly three runs.
On Nipomo's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Alyssa Van Muysen gave up just two earned runs on six hits and racked up 11 Ks. Those 11 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for Van Muysen.
At the plate, Jenessa Nunez was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one run and one double. Those three hits gave her a new career-high.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Pioneer Valley is set to take on their familiar foe Cabrillo at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Nipomo will challenge rival Paso Robles at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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