Palo Verde extended their postseason success on Thursday against Reed. They were the clear victors by a 10-1 margin over the Raiders. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won 12 contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Ava Koenig spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Mya Bartlett was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run and five RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2024. Taylor Johns was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.
Panthers
| 05/15/25 vs Reed | 10-1 |
| 05/10/25 vs Centennial | 1-0 |
| 05/08/25 vs Centennial | 8-5 |
| 05/07/25 vs Bishop Gorman | 16-0 |
| 05/06/25 vs Silverado | 17-0 |
| + 18 more games |
The victory keeps Palo Verde at an undefeated 23-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 9.8 runs this season. As for Reed, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 29-8.
Palo Verde and Reed are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Panthers will take on Centennial at 12:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Palo Verde 1.7, the Bulldogs 4) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Reed, they will face off against Spanish Springs at 10:00 a.m. on Friday.
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