Homedale came tearing into Monday's contest with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.7 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Parma Panthers by a score of 7-4. That's more bragging rights for Homedale, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Payton Fine spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on four hits and racked up ten Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Dillon Fine was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Lukas Hall, who went 4-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
On Parma's side, Braxton Heffelfinger put in work while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Heffelfinger was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Heffelfinger wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Samuel Hultman, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Parma didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with eight strikeouts. This was only their 12th loss (out of 16 games) when they post five or more strikeouts.
Homedale is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 19-4 record this season. As for Parma, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-17.
Homedale does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Parma, they will head out on the road to take on Vale at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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