For the second straight game, Lena-Winslow will face off against Pearl City. The Panthers will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Wolves at 4:30 p.m. Lena-Winslow knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten runs or more in their past three games -- so hopefully Pearl City likes a good challenge.
Lena-Winslow barely beat Pearl City the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Panthers never let the Wolves get on the board and left with a 10-0 win on Tuesday. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matches by six runs or more this season.
Luke Madigan
| 04/29/25 @ Pearl City | 9 |
| 04/23/25 vs Galena | 11 |
| 04/15/25 vs Forreston | 11 |
| 03/24/25 @ Morrison | 12 |
| 03/18/25 @ Stillman Valley | 10 |
Luke Madigan was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out nine over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Koby Kearns, who went 2-for-3 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April of 2024. Ashton Gerber was another key player, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Lena-Winslow has been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-5-1 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.6 runs over those games. As for Pearl City, with the defeat, they broke their six-game winning streak and moved their record to 11-8.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lena-Winslow has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .435. However, it's not like Pearl City struggles in that department as they've averaged .482. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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