For the second straight game, Modesto will face off against Pitman. The Panthers will be playing at home against the Pride at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Modesto is coming into the matchup on a five-game losing streak.
Modesto lost 16-2 to Pitman on Wednesday.
For Pitman's part, Cole Kelley made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Those eight strikeouts gave Kelley a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ben Vilhauer, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Nolan Walker, who went 1-for-2 with three runs and one stolen base.
Pitman kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Modesto only managed three.
Pitman has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-3 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.2 runs over those games. As for Modesto, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-12.
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