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| 05/07/25 - Away | 6-5 W |
| 05/13/24 - Home | 13-2 W |
| 04/25/23 - Away | 2-10 L |
| 04/21/22 - Home | 7-8 L |
| 04/17/21 - Away | 11-4 W |
| 03/29/19 - Away | 0-10 L |
Paulding had lost five games straight , but after bumping their record up to 8-9 on Wednesday that streak is in the rearview. They had just enough and edged out the Antwerp Archers 6-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Panthers have posted since April 9, 2024.
Tia Mendez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on six hits.
On the hitting side, Brooklynn Bakle was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April. Mariah Klopfenstein was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one triple and one RBI.
Paulding was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. They are 5-2 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
As for Antwerp, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-12 record this season. They have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
On Antwerp's side, Elle Clem put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off ten hits. Clem has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Clem wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Haydyn Lengacher, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Paulding will welcome Lincolnview at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Antwerp, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Ottoville at 5:00 p.m. The Archers are facing the Big Green at the right time seeing as the Big Green are stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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