Softball Preview: Paola Panthers vs. Tonganoxie Chieftains
The Paola Panthers will head out on the road to square off against the Tonganoxie Chieftains at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Last Tuesday, Paola fell victim to a rough 12-4 loss at the hands of Eudora. Paola has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Tonganoxie came up short against Eudora on Thursday and fell 6-3.
Sage Isaacs spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Tonganoxie saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Abby Clarkson, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Paola's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4-1. As for Tonganoxie, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Paola came up short against Tonganoxie when the teams last played back in April of 2023, falling 5-0. Can Paola avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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