Softball Preview: Quakertown Panthers vs. Neshaminy Skins
The Quakertown Panthers will head out on the road to challenge the Neshaminy Skins at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Quakertown is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.4 runs per game this season.
Quakertown is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Pennsylvania's top teams: Plymouth Whitemarsh, who was ranked 22nd in their home state at the time (Quakertown was ranked fifth). Quakertown took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of Plymouth Whitemarsh on Thursday. Quakertown's loss signaled the end of their 14-game winning streak.
Kira Jefferson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Neshaminy lost 14-4 to Souderton last Monday.
Quakertown's defeat ended a 16-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 14-1. As for Neshaminy, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Quakertown took their victory against Neshaminy in their previous matchup back in March of 2023 by a conclusive 9-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for Quakertown since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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