Pioneer Valley has relied on a stalwart pitcher averaging 3.74 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Paso Robles Bearcats, sneaking past 15-13. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Panthers have posted since April 9th.
Aubrey Paz
| 05/08/25 @ Paso Robles | 2 |
| 05/06/25 vs Orcutt Academy | 1 |
| 03/25/25 vs Orcutt Academy | 1 |
| 03/22/25 vs San Luis Obispo | 1 |
| 02/28/25 @ Santa Maria | 1 |
The team relied heavily on Aubrey Paz, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those two runs gave her a new career-high. Mila Dolores was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Pioneer Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 20 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
The win made it two in a row for Pioneer Valley and bumps their season record up to 16-11. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for Paso Robles, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-13-1 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Pioneer Valley will take on rival Atascadero at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Paso Robles is set to face off against their familiar foe Orcutt Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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