The Chatham Panthers will head out to face off against the Ichabod Crane Riders at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Chatham is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
Chatham had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 18-run drubbing they dealt Cairo-Durham on Tuesday. The Panthers' pitchers stepped up to hand the Mustangs an 18-0 shutout. That looming 18-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Panthers yet this season.
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Hunter Kelly was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in May of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. He also put up an RBI, which was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Logan Smalley was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with two triples, two runs, and one RBI. Those two triples gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Thomas Pierro, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-5.
Chatham hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cairo-Durham struck out seven times.
Meanwhile, Ichabod Crane hadn't done well against Albany Academy for Boys recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Riders put the hurt on the Cadets with a sharp 15-5 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Riders considering their two-run performance the contest before.
Ichabod Crane now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Chatham, their record now sits at 4-0.
Chatham suffered a grim 9-2 defeat to Ichabod Crane in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Panthers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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