Litchfield had lost five straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 7-9 to make it six. They wound up with the same score they had in their last game (6-1), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time. They were not able to make up for their defeat to the Panthers from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
As for Pana, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 7-9. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.7 runs over those games.
For Pana's part, Joey Laker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up six Ks. Laker has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Izzy Reed was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Another player making a difference was Bella Bennett, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Litchfield will host Vandalia at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Purple Panthers are facing the Vandals at the right time seeing as the Vandals are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Pana, they will be playing at home against Staunton at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Bulldogs will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Panthers surely won't give up without a fight.
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