Silver Creek took a six-run defeat the last time they faced off against Pioneer, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Raiders sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-8 victory over the Mustangs on Thursday. The game was the first time the Raiders have beaten the Mustangs on their field since April 22, 2022.
Evangelina Cuevas
| 03/26/26 @ Pioneer | 1 |
| 03/24/26 vs Leland | 1 |
| 03/19/26 vs Evergreen Valley | 1 |
| 03/17/26 @ Piedmont Hills | 1 |
| 03/16/26 @ Saratoga | 0 |
Evangelina Cuevas spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and three unearned) runs on 13 hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Emma Tang was incredible, going 1-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Jessenia 'Taco' Garcia, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two doubles, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Silver Creek's record is now 7-5. As for Pioneer, their loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 4-8.
Coming up, Silver Creek will head out to face off against Independence at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Raiders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the 76ers have averaged an impressive 9.3 runs per game this season. As for Pioneer, they will be playing at home against Notre Dame at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Regents have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
