The Patrick Henry Patriots will face off against the Paulding Panthers at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Patrick Henry is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
Patrick Henry had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 12-run drubbing they dealt Van Buren on Tuesday. The Patriots were the clear victors by a 14-2 margin over the Black Knights. The Patriots might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matches by 12 runs or more this season.
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Faith Meyer was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off eight hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Illiana Schweibert was a standout: she scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Kasey Nelson was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Patrick Henry kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 11 hits in four consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Paulding fell victim to Bryan and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 11-0 to the Golden Bears. The Panthers haven't had much luck with the Golden Bears recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
Patrick Henry's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-0. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 19.3 runs over those games. As for Paulding, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Patrick Henry suffered a grim 17-4 defeat to Paulding in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Will the Patriots have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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