Panthers bats go cold in loss to Guelph
KITCHENER - Sometimes, you have to tip your cap to the opposing pitcher.
Guelph's Liam Watt struck out seven and gave up two hits in seven innings of work, as he helped the Royals to a 6-3 win over Kitchener Thursday night.
Kitchener's only runs came on a Mateo Zeppieri three-run home run in the ninth inning.
He was the only Panthers starter not to get dinged with a strikeout.
Evan Elliott gave up five runs (four earned) off 10 hits in 5.2 innings in the loss. Jake Liberta was solid in relief, he gave up one unearned run and two hits in the remaining 3.1 innings, striking out four batters.
Kitchener drops to 6-12 on the year, while Guelph improved to 10-7.
Kitchener is on the road for two games, beginning in Hamilton Friday night at 7:35 p.m. and Welland Saturday at 6:05 p.m.
The Panthers host Welland Monday at 7:05 p.m. for a makeup game of a previous rain out.
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