Downey had lost four straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped down to 5-6 to make it five. They lost 10-0 to the Modesto Panthers. The Knights were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Panthers earlier this season, when they won 6-2.
As for Modesto, the victory snapped their losing streak at eight games and leaves them with a 6-10 record. Their offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last eight games.
For Modesto's part, Alyssa Ramirez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Ramirez has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Kayla Contreras was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Malia Alberto, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Downey will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Turlock at 4:00 p.m. on the 31st. As for Modesto, they will head out to square off against Buhach Colony at 4:00 p.m. on the 27th.
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