It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Shade ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They came out on top against the Ferndale Yellow Jackets by a score of 9-5. This was a revenge game for the Panthers: when they faced off against the Yellow Jackets two weeks ago, they had to take a 7-6 loss.
Payton Maddy
| 04/03/25 @ Ferndale | 10 |
| 04/01/25 vs Rockwood | 9 |
| 03/24/25 @ Forbes Road | 7 |
Payton Maddy spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up ten Ks. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.2 strikeouts per game.
At the plate, Patty Kovacs was incredible, firing off two home runs, four runs, and four RBI while going 4-for-4. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Jaedyn Krupper was another key player, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.
Shade hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in three consecutive matchups.
Shade's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 3-2. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games. As for Ferndale, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Shade will welcome Fannett Metal at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Ferndale, they will host United at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. The Yellow Jackets are facing the Lions at the right time seeing as the Lions are stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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