Griffith extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 7-6 in the process. They lost 24-0 to the Munster Mustangs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 9-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
As for Munster, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 9-5. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by six runs or more this season.
For Munster's part, Owen Roberts looked comfortable as he struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Those seven strikeouts gave Roberts a new career-high.
On the hitting side, Nate Southwell was a standout: he went 4-for-5 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kobe Shelton, who went 4-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple.
Coming up, Griffith will challenge Hammond Bishop Noll at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Munster, they will be playing at home against Lake Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Indians have averaged an impressive 8.2 runs per game this season.
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