Pitman was the 9-8 winner over Modesto when they last played one another on April 9th, but their luck changed this time around. The Pitman Pride fell 7-4 to the Modesto Panthers on Thursday. Pitman has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Rylee Reeves made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Ella Underwood, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, a stolen base, and a double.
On Modesto's side, Angelica Arellano spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. Arellano has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Modesto let Aaliyah Williams and Nichole Aguirre loose on the outfield. Williams scored two runs while going 2-for-3, while Aguirre scored a run while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Alyssa Ramirez, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Pitman now has a losing record at 9-10. As for Modesto, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pitman will take on Downey at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Downey is coming into the matchup with five straight losses on the road, meaning Pitman will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Modesto, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Gregori at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Gregori will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Modesto surely won't give up without a fight.
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