Palo Verde faced Green Valley in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. The Panthers skirted past the Gators 4-2. The Panthers haven't had any issues with the Gators recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Tanner Johns spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Jace Jefferies was excellent, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and one run. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April of 2024. Ethan Clauss was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Panthers
| 04/22/25 @ Green Valley | 4-2 |
| 04/16/25 @ Liberty | 10-6 |
| 04/10/25 @ Faith Lutheran | 9-6 |
| 03/31/25 @ Centennial | 12-7 |
Palo Verde's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 19-7. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games. As for Green Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-11.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Palo Verde beat the Gators by a score of 11-1 on Wednesday.
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