Pioneer extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 13-13. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Willow Glen Rams. The Mustangs were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Rams earlier this season, when they won 7-2.
Colton Bermillo was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double. Griffin Bacon was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases.
As for Willow Glen, the win (which was their 16th in a row) raised their record to 22-2-1. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games.
On Willow Glen's side, Finn Dionne spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on 11 hits. Dionne has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Miles Austin was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
While Pioneer had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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