Paulding extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 7-7 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Fairview Apaches. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Panthers have suffered since May 10, 2024.
Brooklynn Bakle made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Samantha Leal, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
As for Fairview, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 10-7. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games.
On Fairview's side, the team relied heavily on Kortney Grinnell, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Samantha Coolman was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Paulding will face off against Coldwater at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Fairview, they will challenge Miller City at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Apaches' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season.
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