Softball Preview: Panther Creek Catamounts vs. Rolesville Rams
Panther Creek is 3-0 against Rolesville since March of 2022, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Panther Creek Catamounts will be playing at home against the Rolesville Rams at 4:30 p.m. Panther Creek is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
Panther Creek put the finishing touches on their third blowout victory of the season on Monday. They put the hurt on Middle Creek with a sharp 15-3 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Panther Creek.
Layla Lamar was incredible, firing off four home runs and ten RBI while going 4-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now hit three or more in the last four games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Lauren Newman, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 15 runs the game before, Rolesville was a bit more limited in their match on Thursday. They took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of Wake Forest. Rolesville has struggled against Wake Forest recently, as their game on Thursday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Gianna D'antonio was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Avery Careyette, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Panther Creek is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 5-5 record this season. As for Rolesville, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-2.
Wednesday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Panther Creek hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .335. However, it's not like Rolesville struggles in that department as they've averaged .392. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Panther Creek took their victory against Rolesville in their previous meeting back in March of 2023 by a conclusive 9-2. Will Panther Creek repeat their success, or does Rolesville have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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