Softball Recap: Newberry Panthers vs. P.K. Yonge Blue Wave
Newberry waltzed into their matchup on Wednesday with nine straight wins... but they left with ten. They had just enough and edged the P.K. Yonge Blue Wave out 6-5. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Newberry also won the last time the pair played back in February.
Hollie Pabst was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Malana Kennard, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
On P.K. Yonge's side, Mickinzi Anderson spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits.
On the hitting side, Emma Mansfield was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Jessica Bain was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Newberry has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 14-2 record this season. As for P.K. Yonge, they now have a losing record at 6-7.
Newberry will head out on the road to take on Hawthorne at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for P.K. Yonge, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Hope Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hope Christian Academy is coming into the contest with five straight losses on the road, meaning P.K. Yonge will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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