Licking Valley took a six-run defeat the last time they faced off against Tri-Valley, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Panthers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 win over the Scotties on Saturday. For the Panthers, this counts as revenge for the 13-7 victory the Scotties walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March of 2024.
Tori Baughman
| 04/19/25 @ Tri-Valley | 2 |
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Tori Baughman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Emory Whisner, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Taylor Penick was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one run.
Licking Valley hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Tri-Valley struck out seven times.
Licking Valley's record now sits at 7-3. As for Tri-Valley, with the loss, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 11-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Licking Valley will take on Watkins Memorial at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Tri-Valley, they will square off against Sheridan at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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