Panthers
| 04/24/25 vs Litchfield | 6-1 |
| 04/18/25 vs Carlinville | 5-3 |
| 04/17/25 @ Taylorville | 12-8 |
Pana entered their tilt with Litchfield on Thursday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They walked away with a 6-1 win over the Purple Panthers. That's more bragging rights for the Panthers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Joey Laker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Izzy Reed, who went 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Shelby Ashcraft, who went 1-for-4 with one home run.
Pana hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Litchfield struck out six times.
Pana's record now sits at 7-9. As for Litchfield, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-9 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pana will square off against Staunton at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Bulldogs' pitching crew has only allowed 1.6 runs per game this season, so the Panthers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Litchfield, they will take on Vandalia at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Purple Panthers are facing the Vandals at the right time seeing as the Vandals are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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