Heartbreaker in Mishawaka: NorthWood Panthers Edged Out in Extra Innings

In an extended baseball game on Wednesday, the NorthWood Panthers were defeated 8-7 by the Mishawaka Varsity Cavemen in the eighth inning. Despite having more hits, NorthWood lost the game due to a walk-off infield single by Mishawaka.

The Panthers started strong, with Mason Warren hitting a single in the first inning to bring in a run. Warren was a standout, finishing with two hits and two RBIs. The team regained the lead in the third inning with contributions from Connor Reed and Beau Patterson, and another RBI from Warren.

Mishawaka took a 6-5 lead in the sixth inning. NorthWood tied the game at six in the seventh inning through Mason Bogan's fielder’s choice. They briefly led 7-6 in the eighth after Ryder Ransberger's fielder’s choice.

NorthWood's pitching varied, with Ty Stankovich allowing two runs in two innings. Dawson Kemp and other relievers also pitched, with Kemp allowing four runs in four innings. Beau Patterson, pitching in relief, took the loss.

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