There's no place like home for Jal, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. Everything went their way against the Dora Coyotes on Thursday as they made off with a 16-1 win. The victory continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Coyotes: they've now won nine in a row.
Johnna Butts was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with five stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Those five stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
Kaedyn Lujan
| 05/01/25 vs Dora | 4 |
| 04/26/25 @ Loving | 2 |
| 04/22/25 @ Eunice | 2 |
| 04/12/25 vs Eunice | 2 |
| 03/29/25 vs Mesilla Valley Christian School | 2 |
In other batting news, Kaedyn Lujan was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Those four stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Abigal Dardon was another key player, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.
Jal always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .750. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Jal's win bumped their record up to 11-12. As for Dora, they are on a 22-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-13.
Jal will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Coyotes: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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