Polytech had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 16-run drubbing they dealt Early College on Monday. Polytech's pitchers stepped up to hand Early College a 16-0 shutout. The game marked the Panthers' most dominant win of the season so far.
Kortney Brown made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI. Those hits marked the first that she got this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emma Shelton, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and one triple. That triple marked the first that she hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Stephanie Strachar, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3.
Polytech always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .875. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Panthers
| 03/31/25 vs Early College | 16-0 |
| 03/08/25 vs Conrad Science | 4-1 |
| 05/21/24 vs Concord | 6-0 |
| 05/06/24 vs St. Georges Tech | 10-0 |
| 04/30/24 vs Dover | 10-0 |
| + 4 more games |
Polytech pushed their record up to 5-0 with the victory, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.1 runs on average over those games. As for Early College, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Polytech will take on Sussex Central at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Early College, they will challenge Laurel at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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