Recap: Tug Valley Panthers vs. Pikeville Panthers
It was a good run, but Tug Valley unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak dating back to last season on Friday. They fell victim to a tough 19-9 loss at the hands of the Pikeville Panthers. Tug Valley was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Pikeville apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2021.
Megan Griffey made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Haleigh Muncy, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Even though they lost, Tug Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Tug Valley fell to 4-1. As for Pikeville, their win bumped their record up to 3-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Tug Valley will take on Martin County at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Tug Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.6 runs per game this season. As for Pikeville, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Shelby Valley at 6:00 p.m. on April 2nd.
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