Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Stigler). They were the clear victor by a 33-5 margin over the Poteau Pirates on Tuesday. The Panthers have beaten the Pirates the last four times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Pirates has come to flipping the script.
Evan Williams was a standout: he went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, four RBI, and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024. Landon Hodges was another key player, scoring four runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Stigler always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .816. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Panthers
| 03/11/25 vs Poteau | 33-5 |
| 03/06/25 vs Haskell | 8-0 |
| 03/03/25 vs Idabel | 8-2 |
| 04/25/24 vs Sequoyah | 14-2 |
| 04/24/24 vs Cleveland | 8-0 |
| + 9 more games |
Stigler's win was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-0. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Poteau, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
Coming up, Stigler will be playing in front of their home fans against Wilburton at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Stigler's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Wilburton's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Poteau, they will venture away from home to face off against Talihina at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Poteau has given up an average of 12.7 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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