The black panther is not an endangered species, at least in part because it’s not its own distinct species. But the Mehlville Panthers softball program, based on what I’ve seen over the past decade or so, seems a likely candidate for the Endangered Species list. The high school didn’t even bother to prep the softball field this season because they’re building a new baseball field for next year that the softball girls will be allowed to share.
I can’t remember the last competitive game we’ve had with Mehlville and this year’s contest easily extended that streak after an 18-1 drubbing, with one-third of our outs coming from leaving the base early. I’m especially proud of our girls for embodying our “Win with class, lose with class” mantra, respecting the Mehlville players while not changing our approach in the field, on the base paths, or in the batter’s box. We even took good at bats against a pitcher so slow (and wild) that it was a challenge. Just a few pics from our game today, because, well, 18-1.
An even bigger challenge is our Thursday game against Kirkwood’s Pioneers at home, and we’re looking forward to a short, but fast-paced practice tomorrow to prepare. See you at the field.
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| Olivia Leaver picked up her third win in the circle, no walks again. |
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| Just your usual 5-6 force out at second base. No, we don't shift. We also had a 2-4-9-4 DP. |
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| Jilly Sanders took three good at bats with solid contact, but eventually didn't get enough strikes, settleing for walks. |
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| Bailey Allen makes a clean pick and throw to get the out at first. |
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| Morgan Lawrence played both left side IF positions, here throws out a Panther at first in the third inning. |
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