The Redmond Panthers will take on the Bend Lava Bears at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Redmond has now lost nine straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since March 25.
Friday just wasn't the day for Redmond's offense. They lost 10-0 to Caldera last Friday. The game marked the first time this year in which the Panthers were not able to get on the board.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Bend and Mountain View meet (two straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Friday. The Lava Bears walked away with a 5-2 win over the Cougars.
Cole Cooper spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on six hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Spencer Dildine was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Kai Dholakia was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
Bend has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.4 runs over those games. As for Redmond, their loss dropped their record down to 4-10.
Redmond suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Bend in their previous matchup back in April of 2025. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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