It was a proper cat-fight when Forest Park faced off against M.L. King on Thursday. The Panthers were the clear victors by a 14-6 margin over the Lions. The Panthers haven't had any issues with the Lions recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Makenzie Ginlock
| 08/14/25 vs M.L. King | 5 |
| 08/11/25 vs Washington | 5 |
| 08/06/25 vs New Manchester | 1 |
| 10/02/24 @ Mundy's Mill | 3 |
| 10/01/24 @ Mays | 3 |
| + 2 more games |
Makenzie Ginlock made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over four innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off only two hits. Ginlock was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with five stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. She has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last seven times she's played.
In other batting news, Erin Smith was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Alivia Cade was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Forest Park always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .680. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .500 or higher every time they've taken the field this season.
Forest Park now has a winning record of 2-1. As for M.L. King, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Coming up, Forest Park is headed away from home for the first time to square off against Mundy's Mill at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for M.L. King, they will face off against McNair at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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