Klein Oak hadn't done well against Klein Collins recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Everything went the Klein Oak Panthers' way against the Klein Collins Tigers as the Klein Oak Panthers made off with a 12-2 win. Considering the Panthers have won three contests by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Aubrey Lacour was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That home run marked the first that she's launched this season.
In other batting news, Carly Zahn was a standout: she scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Sky Gonzalez was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Klein Oak always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .594. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Klein Collins only posted an OBP of .250.
Panthers
| 02/25/25 vs Klein Collins | 12-2 |
| 02/18/25 vs Klein Cain | 5-4 |
| 05/10/24 vs Bridgeland | 5-3 |
| 05/03/24 vs College Park | 4-3 |
| 04/26/24 vs Cypress Ranch | 11-8 |
| 04/19/24 vs Klein Forest | 23-0 |
Klein Oak's victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-2. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs over those games. As for Klein Collins, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Looking ahead, Klein Oak will be taking part in a tournament against Oak Ridge at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Klein Collins, they will face off against Jersey Village at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday.
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