
Pride
| 04/01/26 vs Modesto | 14 |
| 03/30/26 @ Modesto | 12 |
| 04/02/26 @ Modesto | 11 |
| 04/13/26 vs Downey | 10 |
| 03/06/26 @ Buhach Colony | 10 |
Pitman came out on top against Downey on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run fifth inning. The Pride never let the Knights get on the board and left with a 10-0 victory. The result was nothing new for the Pride, who have now won seven contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Ben Vilhauer was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out six over five innings pitched. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nathan Currie-Bennet, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high. Elias Mendez was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs and one RBI.
Pitman always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .533. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Downey only posted an OBP of .167.
Pitman's record now sits at 14-5. As for Downey, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 6-14.
Pitman will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Knights: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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