Westmont extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping their season record down to 4-18-1 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Pioneer Mustangs. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Warriors have suffered against the Mustangs since May 8, 2019.
Peyton Hines
| 05/02/25 vs Pioneer | 1 |
| 04/25/25 @ Christopher | 2 |
| 04/18/25 vs Leland | 1 |
| 04/11/25 vs Santa Cruz | 2 |
Peyton Hines spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Westmont saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was James Doherty, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
As for Pioneer, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted against Westmont since April 20, 2021.
On Pioneer's side, the team relied heavily on Jayden Flores, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI. Flores is becoming a predictor of the Mustangs' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 6-9 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Jayden Goodrich, who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Westmont is taking a road trip to face off against Santa Teresa at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Pioneer, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 9-4 victory against Gunn on the 3rd.
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