Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Forest Park). They were the clear victors by a 32-14 margin over the Mays Raiders on Thursday. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded the Panthers with their most commanding win of the season.

Makenzie Ginlock
| 09/04/25 @ Mays | 5 |
| 09/24/24 @ Drew | 4 |
| 08/28/24 @ Therrell | 4 |
| 08/08/24 vs Salem | 4 |
| 09/02/25 vs Jackson | 3 |
Anastasia Fites and Makenzie Ginlock did most of the damage at the plate: Fites got on base in five of her six plate appearances with four stolen bases, five runs, and four RBI, while Ginlock got on base in all six of her plate appearances with four stolen bases, five runs, and one triple. Those five runs gave Ginlock a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Alivia Cade, who got on base in four of her six plate appearances with seven stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI.
Forest Park was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .542. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mays only posted a batting average of .222.
The victory made it two in a row for Forest Park and bumps their season record up to 5-3. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 24.0 runs over those games. As for Mays, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Coming up, Forest Park will head out on the road to challenge M.L. King at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Lions have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 16 runs per game on average), something the Panthers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Mays, they will square off against Midtown at 5:55 p.m. on Tuesday.
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