Ashdown lost to Lonoke back in May of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Ashdown Panthers were the clear victor by a 10-3 margin over the Lonoke Jackrabbits. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Panthers.
Walt Jones
| 03/07/25 vs Lonoke | 4 |
| 04/19/24 vs Malvern | 3 |
| 04/04/24 @ Murfreesboro | 2 |
| 03/23/24 @ Robinson | 2 |
| 03/06/25 vs Taylor | 1 |
Walt Jones made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). Jones was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 1-for-1 with four RBI, one triple, and one run. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in RBI.
In other batting news, Wood Walton was excellent, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Kutter Dollarhide, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Ashdown was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .467. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .393 or higher every time they've taken the field this season.
Ashdown's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-1. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 7.8 runs. As for Lonoke, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Ashdown Panthers challenge Mena Bearcats at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Lonoke, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against De Queen at 10:00 a.m.
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