Panthers
| 04/21/25 @ Cabool | 21 |
| 03/29/25 vs New Covenant Academy | 15 |
| 03/25/25 @ St. James | 15 |
| 03/29/25 vs New Covenant Academy | 14 |
| 04/14/25 @ Houston | 12 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Mountain Grove). They never let the Cabool Bulldogs get on the board and left with a 21-0 victory on Monday. With that win, the Panthers brought their scoring average up to 6.5 runs per game.
Brayden Haughey made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Mountain Grove is 4-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 4-8 otherwise. Haughey was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Eli Golden, who went 3-for-5 with five RBI and three runs. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Sam Peterson, who got on base in four of his six plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Mountain Grove always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .638. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Mountain Grove's record is now 8-9. As for Cabool, they dropped their record down to 0-12 with the loss, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mountain Grove will head out to take on West Plains at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Cabool, they will venture away from home to face off against Houston at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Bulldogs are facing the Tigers at the right time seeing as the Tigers are stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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