Southview had lost eight straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 4-15 to make it nine. They lost 17-3 to the Maumee Panthers. If the Cougars were looking for revenge after losing 3-2 to the Panthers when the teams met back in May of 2023, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Maumee, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-11 record this season. Considering they have won 13 matches by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
For Maumee's part, Hannah Ruiz was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Ruiz was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Maumee got a massive performance out of Reign Hurt, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run. That's the most doubles Hurt has posted since back in April of 2024. Brynn Maier was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs and three RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Southview will square off against Ross at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Maumee, they will face off against Central Catholic at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Fighting Irish will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something the Panthers surely won't give up without a fight.
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