Softball Game Preview: Pana Panthers vs. Litchfield Purple Panthers

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04/21/23 - Home	13-2 W
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Pana is 8-2 against Litchfield since May of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Panthers will head out on the road to take on the Purple Panthers at 4:00 p.m. Pana will be strutting in after a win while Litchfield will be coming in after a defeat.

Pana lost a heartbreaker the last time they played North Mac, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Friday's game. Pana was the clear victor by a 15-1 margin over North Mac on Friday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Pana.

Joey Laker made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Laker was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.

In other batting news, Allie Sarver was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with two triples, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. Shelby Ashcraft was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs.

Pana always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .647. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as North Mac only posted an OBP of .211.

Meanwhile, Litchfield came up short against Gillespie on Friday and fell 9-4.

Pana's record now sits at 12-10-1. As for Litchfield, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 14 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-13 record this season.

Pana was able to grind out a solid victory over Litchfield in their previous meeting back in April, winning 6-1. 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.