Porterville was the 7-0 winner over Tehachapi when they last played one another back in March of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. Porterville fell 5-2 to Tehachapi on Friday. The Panthers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Klarissa Manrriquez
| 03/28/25 vs Tehachapi | 0 |
| 03/27/25 vs Tulare Union | 1 |
| 03/08/25 @ Immanuel | 2 |
| 02/28/25 vs Mission Oak | 1 |
Klarissa Manrriquez was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She pitched seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base.
Manrriquez wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Maddisyn Montecinos, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Porterville's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Tehachapi, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-7 record this season.
Porterville will head out to face off against Redwood at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Tehachapi, they will take on Bakersfield Christian in a tournament on Saturday. Bakersfield Christian will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Tehachapi surely won't give up without a fight.
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