MAXWELL, CA (MPG) – Despite a big win over Williams to open their tournament, the Panthers suffered a loss to Hamilton City in their second game and as a result had to settle for third place after defeating Pierce in the final game.
In their opener on Mar. 7, Maxwell pitcher Bailee Haywood no-hit the Yellowjackets over three innings and struck out six as the Panthers emerged with the 12-0 victory.
Ava Barrett finished 2-for-3 while five others, including Haywood, Shelby Dunlap, Bianca Minutti, Taylor Chambers and Lylah Barrett had one knock apiece.
Things definitely didn’t go as well against Hamilton City as the Braves minimized the damage done by six Maxwell hits to hand the hosts a 16-4 setback.
Dunlap recorded a pair of hits with Haywood, Lylah Barrett, Emma Hendrix and Teresita Salazar each picked up one.
To conclude the tournament, the Panthers overwhelmed Pierce 11-1 behind Haywood and Ava Barrett who each finished with a pair of hits.
Hendrix and Minutti finished with two hits as well.
In the circle, Haywood earned the win surrendering two hits while striking out six.
Maxwell (3-2) was back at it this week hosting Esparto on Tuesday before heading to the Biggs Tournament, which started on Thursday.