Pioneer gave up the first runs on Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Vanden Vikings 5-3. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Patriots also won the last time the pair played back in March of 2025.
Joe Mendez
| 03/17/26 @ Vanden | 2 |
| 03/12/26 @ Rodriguez | 2 |
| 03/05/26 vs Casa Roble | 0 |
| 02/27/26 vs Tokay | 2 |
| 02/13/26 @ Stagg | 1 |
Joe Mendez tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Cisco Quintana was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2025. Easton Medina was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Pioneer's victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 4-5. As for Vanden, their loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 6-5.
Pioneer will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Vikings: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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