Softball Recap: Central Cabarrus Vikings vs. Pisgah Bears
It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Central Cabarrus can now relate to. They took a 9-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Pisgah Bears on Tuesday. Central Cabarrus' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Rachel Pressley led a balanced group of hitters, going 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Peyton Smith, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
On Pisgah's side, Sadie Messer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up nine Ks. Messer has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Savannah Dickerson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaiden Smith, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Central Cabarrus' defeat dropped their record down to 17-7. As for Pisgah, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-5 record this season.
Central Cabarrus does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Pisgah, they will face off against Kings Mountain on Friday. Kings Mountain is coming into the match with 11 straight victories on the road, so Pisgah will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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