Wildcats fall short vs. NL on road, 6-5

• Kaden Mitchell (15) takes a big cut off of a pitch during recent home action. Mitchell batted 2/3, scored two runs, and recorded an RBI in the Wildcats' 6-5 loss to North Lamar Saturday.

Mitchell records two hits

PARIS — The Sulphur Springs Wildcats suffered a tough loss Saturday, falling 6-5 in a close game against the North Lamar Panthers. After initially pulling ahead after being behind, the Panthers would score two unanswered runs to steal the win, handing the Wildcats a bitter defeat.

The Wildcats would strike first in the first inning when Kaden Mitchell scored run, giving them a 1-0 lead. The Panthers would respond with four runs in the second inning, pulling ahead 4-1.

In the third inning, the Wildcats would score another run. Mitchell scored his second run of the game, trimming the score to 4-2.

The top of the fourth inning saw the Wildcats score three runs. Alex Whittle, Ty Holt, and Braxton Wall all scored, as the Wildcats pulled ahead 5-4. Unfortunately, the lead was shortlived, as the Panthers added two runs in the bottom of the fourth inning, reclaiming the lead at 6-5.

The final three innings would be scoreless, as neither team managed another run. This allowed the Panthers to hold on for a 6-5 win, handing the Wildcats a disappointing loss.

As a team, the Wildcats batted 5 for 23 (.217) from the plate. Mitchell led with two hits, while Corbin Argenbright, Alex Macias, and Whittle added one hit each.

Mitchell was also the Wildcats’ leading scorer with two runs. Holt, Wall, and Whittle would add one run each.

Argenbright suffered the loss on the mound. Across five innings, he surrendered six runs (one earned), six walks, and five hits, notching three strikeouts. Ty Robinson pitched one relief inning, striking out one batter and walking one.

With the loss, the Wildcats dropped to 1-3 in district and 3-14 overall. They resumed action Tuesday, traveling to Pittsburg to take on the Pittsburg Pirates.