St. Johns Country Day typically has all the answers at home, but on Wednesday Parkview proved too difficult a challenge. They walked away with a 4-1 win over the Spartans. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Panthers also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2025.
Andres Jimenez got the start for Parkview and what a start it was: he struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Jimenez has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances. Emani Ford came in to relieve Jimenez and was airtight, giving up no runs, hits or walks in his an inning pitched.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Aidan Lesane, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March.
Parkview's victory bumped their record up to 16-10-1. As for St. Johns Country Day, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 16-8 record this season.
Parkview will take on Bishop Snyder at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Cardinals' pitching crew has only allowed 2.3 runs per game this season, so the Panthers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for St. Johns Country Day, they will be playing in front of their home fans against North Oconee at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Spartans 3.5, the Titans 2.5) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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