Panthers
| 04/23/25 @ Harbor Springs | 5 |
| 04/17/25 @ Boyne Falls | 23 |
| 04/17/25 @ Boyne Falls | 14 |
| 04/14/25 @ Boyne City | 1 |
The Pickford Panthers are taking a road trip to face off against the Inland Lakes Bulldogs at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Pickford is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.8 runs per game this season.
Pickford is headed into the contest with an undefeated record on the line, something Harbor Springs almost spoiled on Wednesday. The Panthers came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 5-4 W against the Rams. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Panthers have posted since May 2, 2024.
The team relied heavily on Gunner Bennin, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played. Troy McCord also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 12 runs the game before, Inland Lakes was a bit more limited in their match on Tuesday. They lost 17-1 to Forest Area.
Pickford's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 3-0-1. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.7 runs over those games. As for Inland Lakes, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Pickford might still be hurting after the 8-2 loss they got from Inland Lakes in their previous matchup back in June of 2019. Can the Panthers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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