Midlothian was the 9-4 winner over Richland when they last played one another on Tuesday, but their luck changed this time around. The Panthers fell just short of the Royals by a score of 4-2 on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Panthers have suffered since March 21, 2025.
Austyn Pena was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she tossed 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
Midlothian's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Richland, their win bumped their record up to 6-1.
Looking ahead, Midlothian will challenge Centennial at 11:00 a.m. on Friday. The Spartans' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Panthers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Richland, they will square off against Keller Central at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Royals 2, the Chargers 3.3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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