After low-scoring totals in their previous four game, South Bend Washington brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. They were the clear victors by a 14-3 margin over the 21st Century Charter Cougars on Friday. The Panthers haven't had any issues with the Cougars recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Noah Fry made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 12 over four innings pitched. Fry was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with four runs. Those runs marked the first that he has scored this season.
In other batting news, South Bend Washington let Robert Rudnicki and Adrian Ramos run wild. Rudnicki got on base in all four of his plate appearances with four RBI and two runs, while Ramos got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs and two RBI. Rudnicki also put up two hits, which were his first of the season. Sam Malstaff was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI and one run.
Panthers
| 04/17/26 vs 21st Century Charter | 65.7% |
| 04/15/26 @ Penn | 19% |
| 04/14/26 vs Penn | 6.7% |
| 04/11/26 @ Elkhart | 20% |
| 04/11/26 @ Elkhart | 11.8% |
| + 7 more games |
South Bend Washington always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .657. The last time their OBP was this high was back in May of 2025.
South Bend Washington's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for 21st Century Charter, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Coming up, South Bend Washington will square off against South Bend Riley at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for 21st Century Charter, they will face off against East Chicago Central at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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