The Pioneer Mustangs will be playing at home against the Monte Vista Christian Mustangs at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Having struggled with three losses in a row, Pioneer finally turned things around against Silver Creek on Thursday. Pioneer walked away with a 10-5 win over Silver Creek.
Pioneer let Alyssa Roman and Sadie Heming loose on the outfield. Roman went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI, while Heming scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Kassandra Andalon, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Monte Vista Christian entered their tilt with Santa Cruz with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They came out on top against the Cardinals by a score of 10-6 on Monday.
Mae Martin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Monte Vista Christian let Giselle Rocha and Kayla Fullalove-Silveira loose on the outfield. Rocha went 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and a double, while Fullalove-Silveira scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Ava Alvarado, who went 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Pioneer now has a winning record of 8-7-1. As for Monte Vista Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 12-8.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Pioneer hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .375. However, it's not like Monte Vista Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .385. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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