Paxton-Buckley-Loda was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against the Villa Grove Blue Devils, falling 16-2. If the Panthers were looking for revenge after losing 13-3 to the Blue Devils when the teams met back in March of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Hallee Johnson was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. She also hit a triple, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Addison Lavender, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Paxton-Buckley-Loda's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Villa Grove, they pushed their record up to 2-0 with the victory, which was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Paxton-Buckley-Loda Panthers take on Milford Bearcats at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Paxton-Buckley-Loda's pitchers better be ready for this one: Milford has averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season. As for Villa Grove, they will challenge Salt Fork at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Salt Fork will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Villa Grove surely won't give up without a fight.
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