Panthers
| 04/20/26 vs Ottoville | 12-0 |
| 04/17/26 vs Jefferson | 18-6 |
| 04/14/26 vs Tinora | 7-0 |
| 04/11/26 @ Riverdale | 20-3 |
| 04/11/26 @ Wayne Trace | 11-0 |
Paulding entered their tilt with Ottoville on Monday with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They were the clear victors by a 12-0 margin over the Big Green. That's two games straight that the Panthers have won by exactly 12 runs.
Tia Mendez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Luci Martinez, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. She also hit a triple, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Mariah Klopfenstein, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
Paulding always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .519. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Paulding's victory bumped their record up to 8-2. As for Ottoville, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-9.
Paulding didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 9-0 loss against Ayersville on the 21st. As for Ottoville, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 5-1 win against Leipsic on the 21st.
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