Panthers
| 05/05/26 vs Turkeyfoot Valley Area | 9-6 |
| 05/04/26 @ Blacklick Valley | 7-6 |
| 05/01/26 @ North Star | 12-8 |
| 04/30/26 vs Ferndale | 16-1 |
| 04/27/26 @ Rockwood | 15-10 |
| + 2 more games |
Shade waltzed into their matchup on Tuesday with six straight wins... but they left with seven. They came out on top against the Turkeyfoot Valley Area Rams by a score of 9-6. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 14-8 back in April.
Payton Maddy was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Maddy was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hayden Maddy, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, one triple, and one run. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Patty Kovacs was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Shade kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 8-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Shade's record is now 9-2. As for Turkeyfoot Valley Area, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season.
Shade will head out on the road to face off against Windber at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Ramblers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so the Panthers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Turkeyfoot Valley Area, they will welcome Blacklick Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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