SOFTBALL: Burbank loses in wild-card playoff game against Pioneer Valley.
By Jeff Tully, Burbank Leader
Published: May 18, 2010
MCCAMBRIDGE PARK — It was apparent early on in the playoff game between Burbank High and Pioneer Valley that it wasn’t going to be a pitchers’ duel.
It was also evident that the winner was going to have to outlast their opponent in a slugfest.
Although the Bulldogs battled their way back several times in Tuesday’s CIF Southern Section Division III wild-card game, they fell just short, losing 10-9, in a game at McCambridge Park.
The loss ends the season for the Bulldogs (17-10), which tied for second place in the Pacific League and went into the playoffs as the No. 3 seed from the league.
Burbank pitchers Kristi Hale, who started, and Chrystal Diaz had trouble stifling the Panthers’ batters.
“Our pitching was inconsistent, and that was something that really hurt us,” Burbank Coach Nicole Drabecki said. “When your pitchers are having problems, that puts a lot of pressure on your defense.”
The Bulldogs pitchers gave up 12 hits and nine walks.
On offense, Burbank received some solid performances. Senior shortstop Kassy Uchida, who is headed to Utah State, was three for four with three runs scored, senior Megan Schafer was three for four with a triple, a double and five runs batted in and senior Alyssa Meredith celebrated her 18th birthday by going three for three with two RBI and two runs scored. READ FULL STORY
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