Climax-Scotts came out on top against Mendon on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run fifth inning. The Panthers never let the Hornets get on the board and left with a 10-0 win. The victory continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Hornets: they've now won four in a row.
Gavin Eyre made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That double marked the first that he has hit this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kai Brown, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI and one run. Jackson Knickerbocker also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Climax-Scotts always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .571. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mendon only posted an OBP of .308.
Panthers
| 04/22/25 vs Mendon | 10-0 |
| 05/28/24 vs Camden-Frontier | 11-0 |
| 05/22/24 vs Galesburg-Augusta | 2-0 |
| 05/20/24 vs Colon | 12-2 |
| 05/18/24 vs Frankfort | 14-4 |
| + 2 more games |
Climax-Scotts pushed their record up to 4-2 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.1 runs on average over those games. As for Mendon, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Climax-Scotts will take on Burr Oak at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Mendon, they will face off against Colon at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Magi will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Hornets surely won't give up without a fight.
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