
Panthers
04/08/25 @ First Baptist Academy | 14 |
03/24/25 @ Oak Ridge | 10 |
03/21/25 @ Midway | 10 |
03/15/25 @ Deer Lakes | 10 |
04/15/25 @ Sequoyah | 6 |
Lenoir City made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Sequoyah, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Panthers were the clear victors by an 11-5 margin over the Chiefs on Tuesday. Considering the Panthers have won seven contests by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Kymbal Williams made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. Williams was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sophie Reed, who scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Those four stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Tori Bean was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Lenoir City kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 8-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Lenoir City's win was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-5. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.5 runs over those games. As for Sequoyah, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-5 record this season.
Lenoir City will face off against West at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Sequoyah, they will take on Heritage at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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