Ponca City came into Thursday's contest having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 win over the Barnsdall Panthers on Thursday.
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Lance Arbona was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off seven hits (and only one walk). Ponca City is 2-1 when Arbona allows one or fewer earned runs, but 5-10 otherwise. Arbona was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
Arbona wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kalon Covey, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Blake Orozco also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Ponca City's victory bumped their record up to 7-11. As for Barnsdall, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-4 record this season.
Ponca City will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Sterling at 4:45 p.m. As for Barnsdall, they will head out on the road to square off against Oklahoma Union at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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