Orange was handed a ten-run defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Saturday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Pine Forest Trojans 9-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Panthers have posted since April 3, 2024.
Wren Hash and Henry Hoffman did most of the damage at the plate: Hash scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Hoffman scored a run while going 1-for-1. Hoffman also hit a double, marking his first of the season.
Orange's victory bumped their record up to 8-5. As for Pine Forest, they moved to 10-4 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Looking ahead, Orange will head out on the road to face off against Heritage at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Pine Forest, they will welcome Triton at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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