It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Orange had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They blew past the Triton Hawks 15-7. The Panthers not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since March 21st (when they won 10-0).
Lexi Bowes tossed a big game, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Katie Carden, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Sadie Cecil, who went 2-for-5 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI.
Orange was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .389. They are 6-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Panthers
| 05/06/25 @ Triton | 15-7 |
| 04/29/25 @ Cedar Ridge | 14-15 |
| 04/28/25 vs Person | 6-3 |
| 04/24/25 vs Eastern Alamance | 6-3 |
| 04/23/25 @ Southern Alamance | 5-11 |
Orange's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-9. As for Triton, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 15-7.
Looking ahead, Orange will challenge Southern Nash on Friday. The Firebirds will roll in looking for their 23rd straight win, something the Panthers surely won't give up without a fight. Triton does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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