North Lamar fell victim to Sulphur Springs and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They lost 8-0 to the Wildcats. The Panthers have struggled against the Wildcats recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost meeting.
North Lamar's defeat was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 8-7. As for Sulphur Springs, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches. That lines up perfectly with their 16-4 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as North Lamar Panthers challenge Gunter Tigers at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Gunter's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so North Lamar's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Sulphur Springs, they will face off against Pleasant Grove at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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