Lena-Winslow is 8-2 against River Ridge/Scales Mound since March of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Panthers will be playing at home against the Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. Lena-Winslow will be looking to extend their current ten-game winning streak.
Lena-Winslow's pitching crew heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-0 win over Erie-Prophetstown.
Luke Madigan
| 05/18/26 vs Erie-Prophetstown | 14 |
| 05/12/26 @ Warren/Stockton | 9 |
| 05/05/26 vs Pearl City | 13 |
| 04/28/26 vs Orangeville | 10 |
| 04/21/26 @ Forreston | 8 |
| + 5 more games |
The result came thanks to Luke Madigan's shutout, as he gave up just a hit and racked up 14 Ks. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances.
Meanwhile, River Ridge/Scales Mound was not the first on the board on Monday, but they got there more often. They came out on top against Morrison by a score of 11-6.
Sam Rife was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May of 2025. Kaden Duerr was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
River Ridge/Scales Mound's victory bumped their record up to 5-19. As for Lena-Winslow, their win bumped their record up to 22-2.
Lena-Winslow's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's game. The Panthers have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for River Ridge/Scales Mound, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Lena-Winslow continue to outrun the ball?
Lena-Winslow got the 'W' when the teams last played back in March against River Ridge/Scales Mound by a conclusive 14-4 score. Do the Panthers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Wildcats turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
