Pennington is preparing for their first region matchup of the season on Friday. They will take on the Vinemont Eagles at 5:00 p.m. Pennington has given up an average of 13.7 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Having struggled with ten losses in a row dating back to last season, Pennington turned things around against Holly Pond on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 15-14 victory over the Broncos. The high-scoring effort was just what the Tigers needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
Riley Lakey
| 03/06/25 vs Holly Pond | 3 |
| 02/25/25 @ Brindlee Mountain | 2 |
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Pennington let Riley Lakey and Raegan Blackwood run wild. Lakey went 2-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple, while Blackwood scored four runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Those three runs gave Lakey a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Summer Hawkins, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5.
Pennington hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most five strikeouts in three consecutive games.
Vinemont hadn't beaten Holly Pond on the road since April 7, 2016 but that history sure didn't bother them on Tuesday. Vinemont was the clear victors by an 18-0 margin over Holly Pond. The Eagles' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Pennington's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-8. As for Vinemont, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Pennington took their victory against Vinemont in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 11-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Pennington since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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