Panthers
| 04/07/25 @ Lakeland Christian | 8-4 |
| 04/04/25 @ Avon Park | 7-4 |
| 04/03/25 @ Lake Gibson | 10-7 |
Mulberry waltzed into their contest on Monday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They came out on top against the Lakeland Christian Vikings by a score of 8-4. This was payback for the Panthers, who suffered a 7-6 loss the last time these two teams met.
Haylie Hightower spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits.
On the hitting side, Lorianys Castanon Cruz was a standout: she scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-5. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in February. Another player making a difference was Jaylyn Oschmann, who scored two runs while going 3-for-5.
Castanon Cruz wasn't the only one making solid contact: Mulberry kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's a new trend for the Panthers: they were averaging 4.5 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 games they've averaged 8.8.
Mulberry's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-7. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for Lakeland Christian, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 9-6.
Looking ahead, Mulberry will head out to challenge All Saints' Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Saints have averaged an impressive 10.3 runs per game this season. As for Lakeland Christian, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Plant City at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Raiders' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Vikings' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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