
Panthers
05/01/25 vs Canton | 7-2 |
04/26/25 vs Pittsburg | 18-0 |
04/26/25 vs Pittsburg | 16-0 |
Ford had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They came out on top against the Canton Eagles by a score of 7-2 on Thursday. The win was nothing new for the Panthers as they're now sitting on three straight.
Payton Perez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Lillee Walls was excellent, going 1-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Lillian Barraza, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one run.
Ford's victory bumped their record up to 17-8. As for Canton, with the loss, they broke their six-game winning streak and moved their record to 20-7-2.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: the Eagles beat Ford by a score of 6-5 on Saturday.
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