by Josh Eyrich, AP Writer
The Panthers visited Rockridge Wednesday afternoon losing a heartbreaker to the Rockets 7-6.
In a back and forth game the Panthers fell behind early before carrying a 5-2 lead into the bottom of the fifth only to watch the Rockets even the score. A 2-run homerun in the sixth put the Rockets ahead and although the Panthers rallied for a run in the seventh they could not do any more damage leaving the tying run on third.
Panther Kolby Franks went 2 for 3, including the late game RBI single. He had 2 runs batted in and 2 runs scored. Mason Misfeldt also helped the Panther cause knocking in 2 while going 1 for 3 on the day.
Starter Dawson Haggard allowed 4 earned runs on 4 hits over his 4 and a third innings pitched. Bryce Rosenow finished the game allowing 1 earned run on 2 hits.
“Once again too many walks and can’t score with runners in scoring position early in the game.”- Panthers coach Brad Tichler.
The Panthers finished with 6 runs, 6 hits and 4 errors. The Rockets finished with 7 runs, 6 hits and 2 errors.
The Panthers next visit Hall on Thursday.
