For the second straight game, Mead will face off against Cheney. The Panthers will host the Blackhawks at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Mead hasn't scored more than two runs for three games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
Mead was handed a nine-run defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out Cheney 2-1. The win continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Blackhawks: they've now won three in a row.
For Cheney's part, Jace Vega spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on six hits. Vega also tossed no walks, which is notable because the Blackhawks are 3-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 2-5 otherwise.
At the plate, Cheney saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brayden Martin, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Mead's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-10. As for Cheney, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-6 record this season.
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