The Tri-County North Panthers will head out to square off against the Bradford Railroaders at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Tri-County North will be strutting in after a win while Bradford will be coming in after a loss.
Tri-County North took a 12-run defeat the last time they faced off against Eaton, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Panthers skirted past the Eagles 9-8.
Kasidi Daugherty
| 04/14/25 @ Eaton | 15 |
| 04/11/25 @ Tri-Village | 5 |
| 04/10/25 vs Twin Valley South | 15 |
| 04/01/25 @ Knox Central | 7 |
Kasidi Daugherty made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and seven unearned) runs off six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gracie Hemp, who scored three runs while going 3-for-5. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Mya Pinion also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Tri-County North kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Eaton only managed seven hits.
Meanwhile, Bradford unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Monday. They fell just short of Covington by a score of 13-11. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Railroaders have suffered since April 30, 2024.
Chloe Hocker was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 5-for-5 with five RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Lexi Clark, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4.
Tri-County North is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-6 record this season. As for Bradford, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-5.
Bradford's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Tri-County North has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.3 hits per game. It's a different story for Bradford, though, as they've been averaging 9.1 hits. Given Tri-County North's sizable advantage in that area, the Railroaders will need to find a way to close that gap.
Tri-County North skirted past Bradford 7-6 when the teams last played back in April of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Panthers since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
