Sylvan-Lucas was handed a 13-run loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Monday. They won by a run and slipped past the Ellinwood Eagles 6-5. The Mustangs haven't had any issues with the Eagles recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Lily Pancost made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up five earned runs off seven hits. Pancost was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played.

Kenzley Frederking
| 05/11/26 @ Ellinwood | 4 |
| 04/16/26 vs Plainville | 3 |
| 03/31/26 @ Republic County | 3 |
| 04/17/25 @ Plainville | 3 |
| 04/30/26 @ Sacred Heart | 2 |
In other batting news, Kenzley Frederking was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases and two runs. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Josie Svaty, who went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and one run.
Sylvan-Lucas kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 7-3 when they post 11 or more hits.
Sylvan-Lucas now has a winning record of 12-11. As for Ellinwood, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-13.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Sylvan-Lucas beat the Eagles by a score of 10-0 later that day.
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