NorthWood proved they can win big on Friday (they won by ten) and on Saturday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out the New Prairie Cougars 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Panthers have posted since May 25, 2024.
NorthWood got a great performance from Brady Blackford as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over 4.1 innings pitched. Blackford has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Connor Reed was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Panthers
| 04/26/25 vs New Prairie | 4-2 |
| 04/25/25 vs Wawasee | 10-0 |
| 04/18/25 vs Fairfield | 17-0 |
NorthWood pushed their record up to 7-3 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games. As for New Prairie, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. NorthWood will take on Warsaw at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 9.8 runs per game this season. As for New Prairie, they will welcome South Bend Riley at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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