Peyton waltzed into their game on Wednesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They put the hurt on the Crowley County Chargers with a sharp 9-2 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 2025.
Bryce Love
| 03/20/26 vs Hoehne | 5 |
| 04/15/26 vs Crowley County | 4 |
| 04/11/26 @ Simla | 4 |
| 03/26/26 @ Ellicott | 4 |
| 04/04/26 vs Las Animas | 3 |
| + 6 more games |
Bryce Love made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits (and not a single walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, two doubles, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Peyton's success: when he posts at least three hits the team is 6-1 (and 1-3 when he doesn't).
Love wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Trent Gregg, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double. Bradlee Nonaka also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Peyton was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .379. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Peyton's record is now 7-4. As for Crowley County, they moved to 6-4 with that defeat, which also ended their four-game winning streak.
Looking ahead, Peyton will venture away from home to take on Colorado Springs Christian at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Crowley County, they will host Rye at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. The Chargers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Thunderbolts have averaged an impressive 8 runs per game this season.
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