Panthers
| 05/05/25 @ Mansfield | 17-2 |
| 04/28/25 vs Dora | 19-9 |
| 04/28/25 @ Liberty | 11-0 |
| 04/26/25 @ Plato | 12-10 |
| 04/26/25 vs Potosi | 12-4 |
Mountain Grove came tearing into Monday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.8 runs), and they left with even more momentum. Everything went their way against the Mansfield Lions as they made off with a 17-2 victory. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Panthers also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2024.
Hannah Dowden spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on two hits and racked up 11 Ks. Those 11 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Stella Benson was a standout: she went 1-for-5 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Makenzi Schober, who got on base in two of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Mountain Grove's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-6. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.3 runs over those games. As for Mansfield, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-14 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mountain Grove will head out to face off against Winona at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Mansfield, they will take on Dora at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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