Bunkie came out on top against Lafayette Christian Academy on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run third inning. The Panthers' pitcher stepped up to hand the Knights an 11-0 shutout. The win continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Knights: they've now won five in a row.
Ava Webb made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over 4.2 innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in February.
Molly Newton
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In other batting news, Molly Newton and Andi Bettevy did most of the damage at the plate: Newton went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run, while Bettevy went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those two RBI gave Newton a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Braelyn Ferguson, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Bunkie kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in three consecutive games.
Bunkie's victory bumped their record up to 11-12. As for Lafayette Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 8-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bunkie will square off against Glenmora at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Lafayette Christian Academy, they will face off against Rayne at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Knights are facing the Wolves at the right time seeing as the Wolves are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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