Lecanto extended their losing streak to seven on Thursday, dropping them down to 1-7. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Chiefland Indians. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 7-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2017.
As for Chiefland, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since April 3, 2025.
For Chiefland's part, Anna Jane Meeks spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks. Meeks has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Evie Meeks was excellent, going 3-for-4 with three runs. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Aubrey Weatherford also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Looking ahead, Lecanto will be playing at home against The Villages Charter at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Buffalo's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so the Panthers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Chiefland, they will head out on the road to square off against Suwannee at 7:00 p.m. on the 20th.
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