Starks managed to slip by Evans the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Panthers lost 9-1 to the Eagles on Tuesday. The Panthers' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.

Brylie Smith
| 04/07/26 vs Evans | 5 |
| 03/31/26 @ Hackberry | 11 |
| 03/26/26 vs Hathaway | 8 |
| 03/24/26 @ South Cameron | 5 |
Brylie Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and six unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Starks saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kynslee Stinson, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run.
Starks now has a losing record of 10-11. As for Evans, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 8-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Starks will challenge Singer at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Evans, they will square off against Ebarb at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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