Mena extended their losing streak to five on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-5. They came up short against the Clarksville Panthers, falling 13-2. The Bearcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
Mena saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Laynie Powell, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one RBI. That RBI was Powell's first of the season.
As for Clarksville, the victory got them back to even at 3-3. That 11-run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
On Clarksville's side, Addison Phillips was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, two triples, and two stolen bases. The team also got some help courtesy of Rita Mitchell, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Mena will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Horatio at 5:00 p.m. on the 30th. As for Clarksville, they will venture away from home to challenge Ozark at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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