
Panthers
04/21/25 @ Lakota | 13 |
04/04/25 @ St. Joseph Central Catholic | 10 |
03/29/25 vs Toledo Christian | 10 |
04/01/25 @ St. Paul | 5 |
04/12/25 vs Sandusky | 4 |
St. Mary Central Catholic had lost three games straight , but after bumping their record up to 7-5 on Monday that streak is in the rearview. Everything went their way against the Lakota Raiders as they made off with a 17-4 win. That 13 run margin sets a new team best for the Panthers this season.
Reid Wikel was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed five innings while giving up four earned runs off five hits. Wikel was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and three runs. That's the most runs he has posted over his last 11 matches.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Blake Finneran, who went 4-for-5 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in May of 2024. Grant Swain also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
St. Mary Central Catholic hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
As for Lakota, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss they have suffered since May 18, 2024.
On Lakota's side, Graham Harmon made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in two of his three plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. Grant Bomer was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
St. Mary Central Catholic didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, an 11-6 victory against St. Joseph Central Catholic on the 22nd. As for Lakota, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 12-2 defeat against Van Buren on the 22nd.
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