Templeton was the 8-2 winner over Pioneer Valley when they last played one another back in March of 2021, but their luck changed this time around. The Templeton Eagles suffered a tough 8-1 loss at the hands of the Pioneer Valley Panthers on Wednesday. Templeton just can't catch a break and has now endured three defeats in a row.
Jessie Branch was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a triple and a run.
On Pioneer Valley's side, Ciena Acosta spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned (and one unearned) runs on two hits and racked up 15 Ks.
At the plate, Pioneer Valley let Kianna Real and Kahlia Melton loose on the outfield. Real scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Melton scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Templeton's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Pioneer Valley, their win was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-4.
Templeton will take on Mission College Prep at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Templeton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season. As for Pioneer Valley, they will take on Bullard at 11:00 a.m. on Monday.
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