The Puckett Wolves will take on the Pisgah Dragons at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Puckett is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
Puckett proved they can win big on Tuesday (they won by 18) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Mize 5-3. The victory continues a trend for the Wolves in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now won seven in a row.
Lila Murphy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Brooke Shivers, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Aubrey Pardue, who went 2-for-3 with one triple and one run.
Meanwhile, Pisgah came tearing into Friday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4.7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They never let the Bears get on the board and left with an 11-0 win. The result was nothing new for the Dragons, who have now won nine contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
Ally Young made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over five innings pitched. Young was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. She also hit a triple, marking her first of the season.
In other batting news, Madysen Washington and Alex Holeman did most of the damage at the plate: Washington scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Holeman scored two runs while going 2-for-4. What's more, Washington posted two doubles, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. Brooke Cooper was another key player, going 1-for-2 with four RBI.
Pisgah hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most four strikeouts in four consecutive matches.
Pisgah pushed their record up to 13-3 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games. As for Puckett, their victory bumped their record up to 8-4-1.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Puckett has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .434. However, it's not like Pisgah struggles in that department as they've averaged .461. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Puckett might still be hurting after the 11-2 defeat they got from Pisgah in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will Puckett have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
