Pacheco posted their biggest win since March 22, 2024 on Friday. They blew past the Sonora Wildcats 10-3. The victory continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now won three in a row.
Mario Rivera made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Rivera was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
Aidan Pikas
| 02/21/25 @ Sonora | 5 |
| 04/19/24 @ Mountain House | 4 |
| 04/29/24 @ Beyer | 2 |
| 03/13/24 vs Johansen | 2 |
| 03/08/24 @ Sonora | 2 |
In other batting news, Aidan Pikas was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing five bases while going 2-for-5. Those five stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jacob Sanchez, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Pacheco kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Sonora onlymanaged six hits.
Pacheco's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Sonora, they dropped their record down to 0-4 with the defeat, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pacheco will head out to take on Watsonville at 6:00 p.m. on February 28th. As for Sonora, they will venture away from home to challenge Argonaut at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Argonaut's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Sonora's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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