With a playoff win on the line, Plant rose to the challenge on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out the Riverview Sharks 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Panthers have posted since March 31st.
Gigi Cozzens spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on three hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Alexis Medina was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Layne Kijanski also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
Plant hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are a perfect 8-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Panthers
| 05/01/25 vs Riverview | 5-3 |
| 04/28/25 vs Armwood | 14-0 |
| 04/23/25 vs Strawberry Crest | 9-3 |
The victory was the third in a row for Plant, bringing their record up to 14-9. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Riverview, the defeat snapped their winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 14-8 record.
As of now, neither Plant nor the Sharks have any future games scheduled.
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