While Middle Park's win against Jefferson wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Panthers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 victory over the Saints on Saturday. The Panthers haven't had any issues with the Saints recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive win against them.
Wyatt Guthrie made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Guthrie was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one triple. That triple was his first of the season.
Noah Hunter
| 03/31/25 @ Englewood | 6 |
| 03/08/25 @ The Classical Academy | 6 |
| 04/14/25 @ Platte Canyon | 5 |
| 04/10/25 @ Alameda | 4 |
| 04/17/25 @ Bennett | 2 |
| + 2 more games |
In other pitching news, Noah Hunter looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He is becoming a predictor of Middle Park's success: when he allows at most two hits the team is 2-1 (and 4-6 when he doesn't).
Back at the plate, Cruze Hanson and Joseph Gallegos did most of the damage at the plate: Hanson went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI, while Gallegos got on base in two of his three plate appearances with three stolen bases and one run. That's the most stolen bases Gallegos has posted since back in April of 2024. Alexander Riesberg also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Middle Park's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-7. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 3.5 runs across that stretch. As for Jefferson, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-13.
Looking ahead, Middle Park has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Summit at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 9.6 runs per game this season. As for Jefferson, they will welcome Lincoln at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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