Washington came out on top against Morton on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run fourth inning. The Panthers took their matchup against the Potters 9-4. The Panthers haven't had any issues with the Potters recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Gavin Lawrence made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up four earned runs off five hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Tyler Humphrey
| 05/22/25 @ Morton | 4 |
| 03/21/25 vs Oak Forest | 2 |
| 05/10/24 @ Kaneland | 2 |
| 05/06/24 vs Canton | 2 |
| 05/04/24 @ Bloomington | 2 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tyler Humphrey, who went 3-for-4 with one home run and four RBI. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Sam Peters, who went 3-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Washington kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Washington's win bumped their record up to 24-9. As for Morton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 20-14 record this season.
Washington will welcome Rock Island at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Morton does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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