Panthers
| 04/17/25 @ Mingo Central | 8-7 |
| 04/16/25 @ WestSide | 3-2 |
| 04/15/25 @ Man | 16-0 |
Tug Valley had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Thursday. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured an 8-7 W against the Mingo Central Miners. That's two games straight that the Panthers have won by just one run.
Bailee Hall was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits (and not a single walk). Hall was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Katie Hall, who went 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple was her first of the season.
Tug Valley lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in March.
Tug Valley's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-4. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for Mingo Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Tug Valley didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 10-4 defeat against Huntington on the 18th. As for Mingo Central, they have also already played their next contest, a 6-5 victory against Bluefield on the 18th.
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