Western had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 16-run drubbing they dealt Charlotte on Friday. The Panthers' pitchers stepped up to hand the Orioles a 16-0 shutout. The Panthers have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Orioles, too.
Western's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Charlotte, they are on a 13-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Western will head out to challenge Olivet at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Charlotte, they will square off against Eaton Rapids at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The contest will give the Orioles their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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