Panthers
| 05/10/25 @ Elkhart Christian Academy | 16 |
| 04/26/25 @ Lakewood Park Christian | 15 |
| 05/10/25 @ Elkhart Christian Academy | 13 |
| 04/26/25 @ Lakewood Park Christian | 10 |
| 04/19/25 vs Woodlan | 7 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Prairie Heights). They were the clear victors by a 16-4 margin over the Elkhart Christian Academy Eagles on Saturday. The Panthers haven't had any issues with the Eagles recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Braydon Duke made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and one run. He has become a key player for Prairie Heights: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 3-11 otherwise.
In other batting news, Joel Graber was a standout: he got on base in all four of his plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Prairie Heights is 2-1 when Graber posts two or more stolen bases, but 3-11 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Austin Abbott, who went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI.
Prairie Heights was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .483. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in three consecutive matches.
Prairie Heights' record now sits at 5-12. As for Elkhart Christian Academy, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-14.
Coming up, Prairie Heights will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Churubusco at 5:30 p.m. As for Elkhart Christian Academy, they will take on Hamilton at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Marines have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.17 runs per game on average), something the Eagles will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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