North Lamar dropped to 7-8 on Friday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They came up short against the Sulphur Springs Wildcats, falling 16-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Panthers have suffered since April 23, 2025.
As for Sulphur Springs, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 17-5. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games.
For Sulphur Springs' part, Hannah Speed made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). Speed has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Claire Thompson and Brailie Blevins did most of the damage at the plate: Thompson went 4-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI, while Blevins went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That home run marked the first that Blevins has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Addison Woodall, who went 3-for-5 with three runs, two doubles, and one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Lamar will square off against Gunter at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 9 runs per game this season. As for Sulphur Springs, they will challenge Pleasant Grove at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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