Panthers
| 05/01/25 @ North Central | 16-3 |
| 04/28/25 vs Seeger | 12-0 |
| 04/28/25 vs Seeger | 14-1 |
| 04/26/25 vs Linton-Stockton | 12-2 |
| 04/26/25 @ Sullivan | 18-6 |
| 04/22/25 vs Clay City | 6-4 |
Riverton Parke had already won five in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.8 runs) and they went ahead and made it six on Thursday. They put the hurt on the North Central Thunderbirds with a sharp 16-3 victory. 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 2024.
Madison Coonce was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Riverton Parke let Ashlyn Brenton and Haylee Mathas run wild. Brenton went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Mathas went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most runs Brenton has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Lizzy Leitgabel, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Riverton Parke was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .448. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .310 or higher in three consecutive matchups.
Riverton Parke's win bumped their record up to 13-2. As for North Central, they are on a 12-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-11.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Riverton Parke will host Southmont at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Panthers 2.4, the Mounties 4.1) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for North Central, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against South Putnam at 5:30 p.m. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so the Thunderbirds' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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