Panthers
| 05/12/25 @ Litchfield | 13-1 |
| 05/09/25 vs North Mac | 15-1 |
| 05/08/25 vs Warrensburg-Latham | 3-1 |
Pana extended their winning streak to three on Monday, bumping their season record up to 13-10-1 in the process. They put the hurt on the Litchfield Purple Panthers with a sharp 13-1 win. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 6-1 back in April.
Joey Laker made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Shelby Ashcraft, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Izzy Reed was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Pana kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive matches.
As for Litchfield, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 12 of their last 15 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-14 record this season. They have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
On Litchfield's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Laynie Wyatt, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Pana will challenge rival Vandalia at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Litchfield is set to square off against their familiar foe Hillsboro at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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