Jackson County extended their postseason success on Monday against Lanier. They walked away with a 12-7 win over the Longhorns. The victory continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Longhorns: they've now won six in a row.
Adalyn Mitchell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on 13 hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive appearances.

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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Sofia McCafferty, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. PJ Walker was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Jackson County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in eight consecutive games.
Jackson County's record now sits at 19-5. As for Lanier, with the loss, they broke their four-game winning streak and moved their record to 13-14.
Jackson County will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Longhorns: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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