Modesto fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Pitman on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Pitman Pride by a score of 9-8. Modesto's loss continues an unfortunate trend for the squad, making it four in a row.
Chloe Moreno was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. Sonia Paddilla was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Modesto didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with nine strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pitman only tossed three.
On Pitman's side, Jillian Baylard spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and six unearned) runs on ten hits. Baylard has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Madison Rosebrough was a standout: she scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ella Underwood, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4.
Modesto's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Pitman, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-8.
Modesto is on the road again on Thursday to play Gregori at 4:00 p.m. Gregori's pitching crew has only allowed 1.9 runs per game this season, so Modesto's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Pitman, they will head out on the road to challenge Downey at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Pitman is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
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