Softball Preview: Pisgah Bears vs. Kings Mountain Mountaineers
The Pisgah Bears will take on the Kings Mountain Mountaineers on Friday. Both teams are coming into the matchup red-hot, with Pisgah sitting on six straight victories and Kings Mountain on 19.
Pisgah is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They came out on top against Central Cabarrus by a score of 9-5.
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. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Savannah Dickerson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Jaiden Smith was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Kings Mountain gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They never let Southern Guilford onto the board and left with an 8-0 victory.
Southern Guilford's batters probably weren't too happy with Madeline Huffman, who pitched a no hitter and racked up 15 Ks (she gave up a single walk).
At the plate, Kayla McSwain was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Kali Weaver, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Pisgah is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 15-5 record this season. As for Kings Mountain, their win was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-0.
Friday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Pisgah hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .325. However, it's not like Kings Mountain struggles in that department as they've averaged .387. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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