Panthers
| 03/19/26 @ Hillcrest | 22-0 |
| 03/13/26 @ Murphy | 17-1 |
| 03/12/26 @ Sweet Water | 6-2 |
| 03/09/26 @ Escambia County | 18-5 |
| 03/07/26 @ Clarke County | 17-0 |
| + 3 more games |
Excel came tearing into Thursday's game with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13.1 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Hillcrest Jaguars 22-0. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Panthers also won the last time the pair played back in March of 2025.
Trent Williams made a splash no matter where he played. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and five RBI. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Mason McKinley looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in strikeouts (three).
Back at the plate, Greyson Nettles was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and two RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Cayden Chandler was another key player, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with three RBI, two doubles, and one run.
Excel kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Excel's record is now 13-2. As for Hillcrest, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-9.
Excel will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Jaguars: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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