Panthers
| 04/16/25 @ Cedarville | 18 |
| 05/15/25 @ Madison Plains | 16 |
| 04/22/25 @ Northeastern | 16 |
| 04/10/25 vs Greeneview | 13 |
| 04/08/25 @ Mechanicsburg | 12 |
Madison Plains typically has all the answers at home, but on Thursday Fairbanks proved too difficult a challenge. They were the clear victors by a 17-1 margin over the Golden Eagles. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won 16 matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Macy Kise made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, Jenna Dee was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with three doubles, four RBI, and two runs. Those three doubles gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Elizabeth Gregory, who got on base in four of her six plate appearances with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
Fairbanks hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their strikeout total in four consecutive contests.
Fairbanks pushed their record up to 20-2 with the win, which was their 14th straight on the road dating back to last season. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.7 runs over those games. As for Madison Plains, their defeat dropped their record down to 16-9.
Coming up, Fairbanks will square off against Catholic Central at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers are facing the Irish at the right time seeing as the Irish are stuck on a 14-game losing streak. As for Madison Plains, they will face off against Northeastern at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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