Moorpark came tearing into Tuesday's matchup with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.7 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They had just enough and edged the Simi Valley Pioneers out 2-1. This was payback for Moorpark, who suffered a 6-4 loss the last time these two teams met.
Madison Finnerty spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Daniela Isarraras, who went 1-for-2 with a home run. Another player making a difference was Nathalie Hernandez, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
On Simi Valley's side, Francesca Hall was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits (and not a single walk).
Moorpark's victory bumped their record up to 10-7. As for Simi Valley, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 11-14.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Moorpark will take on Royal at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Royal: 3, Moorpark: 2.7) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Simi Valley, they will be playing at home against Camarillo at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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