Mountain Grove hadn't done well against Houston recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Panthers came out on top against the Tigers by a score of 12-7. This was a revenge game for the Panthers: when they faced off against the Tigers two weeks ago, they had to take a 9-8 loss.
Hannah Dowden
| 04/10/25 @ Houston | 2 |
| 04/08/25 @ Van Buren | 0 |
| 04/07/25 vs Thayer | 1 |
| 03/31/25 vs Alton | 2 |
| 03/25/25 vs Eminence | 2 |
Hannah Dowden spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and six unearned) runs on four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Mountain Grove got a massive performance out of Gabby Miller, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Miller also hit two doubles, marking her first of the season. Chloe Slagle was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI.
Miller wasn't the only one making solid contact: Mountain Grove kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Mountain Grove is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 4-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games. As for Houston, their defeat ended a nine-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 7-2.
Coming up, Mountain Grove will welcome Ava at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Panthers will need to watch out since the Bears have now posted at least ten runs in their last four contests. As for Houston, they will venture away from home to take on Mt. Vernon at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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