For the second straight game, Pinewood will face off against Design Tech. The Panthers will welcome the Dragons at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Pinewood has given up an average of 13.8 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Pinewood fell victim to Design Tech and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 18-0 to the Dragons. The Panthers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Design Tech's part, Branden Hom 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 12 over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts Hom has posted since back in March. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Aidan Tom, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four stolen bases, four runs, and three RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March of 2025. Another player making a difference was Logan Garrett, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI.
Design Tech kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.5 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matchups they've averaged 10.8.
The victory was the seventh in a row for Design Tech, bringing their record up to 9-5-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.7 runs over those games. As for Pinewood, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-7.
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