
Panthers
05/19/25 vs Indianapolis Bishop Chatard | 13 |
05/05/25 @ Indianapolis Shortridge | 12 |
04/09/25 @ Donelson Christian Academy | 12 |
04/26/25 vs Covenant Christian | 11 |
04/22/25 vs Bethesda Christian | 11 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Park Tudor). They were the clear victors by a 13-3 margin over the Indianapolis Bishop Chatard Trojans on Monday. With that win, the Panthers brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Desmond Francis made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run. Park Tudor is 6-1 when Francis posts two or more stolen bases, but 6-7 otherwise.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on MJ Gaines, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Park Tudor's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 8-1 (and 4-7 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Santana Jackson, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Park Tudor was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .391. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Park Tudor's record now sits at 12-8. As for Indianapolis Bishop Chatard, their loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 13-11.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Park Tudor will welcome University at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Trailblazers have averaged an impressive 7.8 runs per game this season. As for Indianapolis Bishop Chatard, they will be playing at home against Guerin Catholic at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Trojans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Golden Eagles have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season.
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