Softball Preview: Siloam Springs Panthers vs. Huntsville Eagles
The Siloam Springs Panthers will head out on the road to square off against the Huntsville Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Siloam Springs is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses.
Last Tuesday, Siloam Springs fell victim to a rough 14-7 loss at the hands of Russellville.
Meanwhile, Huntsville owes their pitching crew a big pat on the back after their performance on Thursday. They had just enough and edged Valley Springs out 1-0.
Kennedy Smith made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over seven innings pitched. Smith has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Smith was also big at the plate, going 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, a double, and an RBI.
Smith wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Macie Ramsey, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Siloam Springs' defeat dropped their record down to 7-15. As for Huntsville, their record is now 7-17.
Siloam Springs suffered a grim 11-2 defeat to Huntsville when the teams last played back in March of 2023. Can Siloam Springs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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