Softball Recap: Polo Panthers vs. Hardin-Central Bulldogs
Polo had to endure a seven-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Hardin-Central Bulldogs on Monday, sneaking past 2-1. That's more bragging rights for the Panthers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Emily Schmidt was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over seven innings pitched. What's more, she also posted a .667 OBP, which is the highestshe's posted since back in October of 2023. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Mya Heil and Willow Gardner did most of the damage at the plate: Heil scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2, while Gardner scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances. The dominant performance also gave Heil a new career-high in OBP.
Polo's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-10. As for Hardin-Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.
Polo will look to defend their home field on Monday against Norborne at 5:30 p.m. Hardin-Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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