Paulding's hitters rose to the challenge against a Lancers pitching crew that boasted an average of only 3.5 runs allowed on Monday. The Paulding Panthers came out on top against the Lincolnview Lancers by a score of 11-8. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Paulding also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Tia Mendez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Brooklynn Bakle was incredible, firing off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 3-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Mariah Klopfenstein, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Paulding pushed their record up to 12-4 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road. As for Lincolnview, their defeat dropped their record down to 18-4.
Paulding will be playing at home against Tinora at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Lincolnview, they will head out on the road to square off against Crestview at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Lincolnview's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Crestview's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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