Softball Preview: Panther Valley Panthers vs. Nativity BVM Green Wave
Panther Valley is on a three-game streak of home losses, Nativity BVM a five-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Panther Valley Panthers will take on the Nativity BVM Green Wave at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Panther Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
Panther Valley is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Wednesday, just like they did against Weatherly (and have done all season long). Panther Valley was the clear victor by an 18-3 margin over Weatherly on Tuesday.
Janessa Prudente was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Prudente was even better at the plate, going 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and a triple.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Morgan Orsulak, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Morgan O'Brien, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Nativity BVM fell victim to Marian Catholic and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 13-0 to Marian Catholic.
Panther Valley's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-8. As for Nativity BVM, their loss dropped their record down to 2-12.
Everything went Panther Valley's way against Nativity BVM in their previous meeting back in April as Panther Valley made off with an 18-3 victory. Will Panther Valley repeat their success, or does Nativity BVM have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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