New Lexington's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top against the Logan Chieftains by a score of 9-6. The Panthers have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Chieftains, too.
Nathan Gottke
| 05/16/25 @ Logan | 3 |
| 04/17/25 vs Morgan | 2 |
| 05/04/24 @ Circleville | 2 |
| 05/09/25 @ Coshocton | 1 |
| 04/13/24 @ Logan | 1 |
Nathan Gottke made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in strikeouts (three). He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three runs and two doubles. New Lexington is 4-1 when Gottke posts two or more runs, but 7-8 otherwise.
In other batting news, Paul Stenson was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of New Lexington's success: when he posts at least three hits the team is undefeated (and 8-9 when he doesn't). Clay Miller was another key player, going 3-for-5 with two RBI and one run.
New Lexington has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-9 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.6 runs over those games. As for Logan, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-18 record this season.
New Lexington has already played their next contest, a 12-2 defeat against Logan Elm on the 17th. As for Logan, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Circleville at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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