Clarksville is 0-4 against Mena since April of 2023 but things could change on Tuesday. The Panthers will be playing at home against the Bearcats at 4:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Clarksville fell victim to Prairie Grove and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They lost 15-0 to the Tigers. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Panthers were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Mena came up short against Pottsville on Thursday, falling 15-2.
Mena saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Laynie Powell, who went 1-for-2 with one run. Averi Ortiz also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Mena's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Clarksville, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Clarksville's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's game. The Panthers have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Mena, though, as they've been averaging an even more impressive 0.5 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Clarksville continue to outrun the ball?
Clarksville suffered a grim 16-1 defeat to Mena in their previous matchup back in April of 2025. Can the Panthers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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