A feisty cat fight will be fought as Ponder Lions challenge Paradise Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Ponder has given up an average of 7.4 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Ponder came up short against Whitesboro on Friday, falling 13-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Lions have suffered against the Bearcats since March 25, 2022.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Paradise). They never let Gainesville get on the board and left with a 22-0 victory on Friday. The win was some much needed relief for the Panthers as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Braden Wilson tossed a big game, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2024.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Cash Watson, who went 4-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Logan Lampley, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5.
Paradise was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .559. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in three consecutive matches.
Ponder has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season. Paradise's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5-3.
Ponder suffered a grim 8-1 defeat to Paradise in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Will Ponder have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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