
Panthers
09/04/25 @ Mays | 18 |
08/25/25 @ Pebblebrook | 17 |
09/09/25 @ M.L. King | 12 |
09/02/25 vs Jackson | 10 |
08/11/25 vs Washington | 10 |
It was a proper cat-fight when Forest Park faced off against M.L. King on Tuesday. The Panthers were the clear victors by a 27-15 margin over the Lions. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won six games by eight runs or more so far this season.
Forest Park's victory was truly a team effort as eight different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Makenzie Ginlock, who went a perfect 5-for-5 with one home run, five stolen bases, and five runs. Those five hits gave Ginlock a new career-high. Another was Ninette Watkins, who went a perfect 5-for-5 with six stolen bases, four runs, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Forest Park kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 22 hits. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Forest Park's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-3. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 25.7 runs over those games. As for M.L. King, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Forest Park will square off against Therrell at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for M.L. King, they will face off against Jackson at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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