Lathrop had lost three straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped down to 7-17 to make it four. They came up short against the Pacheco Panthers, falling 17-0. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since March 20, 2024, but that streak is no more.
As for Pacheco, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-6 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 12 contests by six runs or more this season.
For Pacheco's part, Mario Rivera made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Rivera has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Pacheco got a massive performance out of Jacob Sanchez, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most hits Sanchez has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Sam Honesto, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
As of now, neither Lathrop nor Pacheco have any future games scheduled.
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