Softball Game Preview: Pasquotank County Panthers vs. Currituck County Knights

Pasquotank County hasn't had much luck against Currituck County recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Panthers will host the Knights at 5:00 p.m. Pasquotank County has given up an average of 9.7 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Friday just wasn't the day for Pasquotank County's offense. They came up short against Manteo on Friday, falling 15-0. The Panthers just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.

The home team had come away the winner the last seven times Currituck County and Holmes had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Knights' pitcher stepped up to hand the Aces a 10-0 shutout on Friday. The Knights might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matches by eight runs or more this season.

Kaydence Hassell was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Hassell was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.

In other batting news, Morgan Eisel was a standout: she went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. That home run marked the first that she launched this season. Another player making a difference was Kendra Daniels, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.

Currituck County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .556. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Pasquotank County's defeat dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Currituck County, their win bumped their record up to 8-6.

Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Pasquotank County has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .478. However, it's not like Currituck County struggles in that department as they've averaged .525. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Pasquotank County came up short against Currituck County when the teams last played back in April of 2024, falling 5-0. Can the Panthers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.