After only two runs in their last matchup, Abilene Christian made sure to put some runs up on the board against Winters on Friday. The Panthers blew past the Blizzards 17-1. Considering the Panthers' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Everett Martin made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Martin was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bryce Blanco, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and six RBI. Another player making a difference was Kamdan Allen, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
Abilene Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .655. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Winters only posted an OBP of .385.
Abilene Christian's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Winters, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Coming up, Abilene Christian will be taking part in a tournament against Bangs at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. As for Winters, they will welcome May at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The game will give the Blizzards their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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