Panthers
| 05/06/25 vs Silverado | 17-0 |
| 05/01/25 vs Faith Lutheran | 11-1 |
| 04/29/25 @ Coronado | 6-2 |
| 04/24/25 @ Centennial | 8-3 |
| 04/21/25 vs Liberty | 9-3 |
| + 14 more games |
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Palo Verde had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They never let the Silverado Skyhawks get on the board and left with a 17-0 victory. The Panthers' win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Ava Koenig made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two doubles and one RBI. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Mya Bartlett was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Taylor Johns, who went 1-for-2 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Palo Verde always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .708. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Palo Verde's victory was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 19-0. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Silverado, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-16 record this season.
Palo Verde wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 16-0 victory against Bishop Gorman on the 7th. As for Silverado, they have also already played their next contest, an 11-1 loss against Coronado on the 7th.
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