Softball Game Preview: Patton Panthers vs. Chase Trojans

For the second straight game, Patton will face off against Chase. The Panthers will challenge the Trojans at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Patton is coming into the game on a five-game losing streak.

Patton fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Chase on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Trojans by a score of 9-8.

Lexi Dale made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-5 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That home run marked the first that she launched this season. Another player making a difference was Ellie Shuping, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.

The victory got Chase back to even at 7-7. As for Patton, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-10.