After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Hillsboro, Nickerson was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They were the clear victors by an 11-5 margin over the Smoky Valley Vikings. The high-scoring effort was just what the Panthers needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
Panthers
| 05/05/25 @ Smoky Valley | 11-5 |
| 05/02/25 vs Hillsboro | 0-13 |
| 05/02/25 vs Hillsboro | 4-1 |
| 04/28/25 vs Kingman | 3-22 |
| 04/28/25 vs Kingman | 4-20 |
Nickerson's victory ended an eight-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-18. As for Smoky Valley, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 4-14.
Looking ahead, Smoky Valley will welcome Hoisington at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Vikings' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cardinals have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season. Nickerson will be paying especially close attention to Smoky Valley's contest: after Smoky Valley faces off against Southeast of Saline, they'll take on Nickerson again on Monday.
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