Patton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They lost 12-6 to the Draughn Wildcats. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wildcats apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Madison Abele stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Ellie Shuping, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
Patton's defeat dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Draughn, their record is now 11-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Patton will square off against Polk County at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wolverines have averaged an impressive 7.5 runs per game this season. As for Draughn, they will challenge West Lincoln at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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