Panthers
| 04/17/25 @ Shaw | 13 |
| 04/15/25 @ Richton | 12 |
| 04/15/25 @ Richton | 12 |
| 03/20/25 @ East Marion | 12 |
| 02/22/25 vs Jefferson Davis County | 12 |
Lumberton had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They put the hurt on the Shaw Warriors with a sharp 13-3 victory on Thursday. The Panthers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Kaden Smith spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on one hit and racked up 17 Ks.
At the plate, Lumberton got a massive performance out of Landon Knight, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, one triple, and one run. That's the most hits Knight has posted since back in February. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyler Morrison, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Lumberton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive games.
Lumberton pushed their record up to 16-7-1 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. As for Shaw, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Lumberton beat the Warriors by a score of 16-0 on Friday.
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