Paulding was the 11-8 winner over Lincolnview when they last played one another back in May of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Panthers fell just short of the Lancers by a score of 10-9 on Monday.
Brooklynn Bakle stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Mariah Klopfenstein was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two RBI.
Paulding has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season. As for Lincolnview, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 21-3 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Paulding will host Spencerville at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bearcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.38 runs per game on average), something the Panthers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Lincolnview, they will be playing in front of their home fans against New Bremen at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cardinals have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.81 runs per game on average), something the Lancers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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