Preview: Carolina Forest Panthers vs. Conway Tigers
The Carolina Forest Panthers will head out on the road to square off against the Conway Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Carolina Forest is no doubt hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Last Thursday, Carolina Forest sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 win over Sumter.
Lydia Gardner spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Carley Hartman was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Conway entered their tilt with Waccamaw with six consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with seven. They put the hurt on the Warriors with a sharp 11-1 victory on Monday. Conway might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won seven contests by six runs or more this season.
Benton Causey was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Causey was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Makenna Lasker was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Cayden Black, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Carolina Forest's record is now 3-9. As for Conway, their record now sits at 9-2.
Carolina Forest came out on top in a nail-biter against Conway in their previous matchup back in March of 2023, sneaking past 9-8. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Conway's Lily James, who tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and six unearned) runs off five hits (she also only allowed one walk). Now that she won't be playing on Monday, will it be that much easier for Carolina Forest to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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