Preview: Portland Panthers vs. Greenbrier Bobcats
The Portland Panthers will head out on the road to square off against the Greenbrier Bobcats at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Portland is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
After soaring to a 22-point win in their last game, Portland came back down to earth on Saturday. They fell just short of Lewis County by a score of 4-2. Having soared to a lofty 23 runs in the game before, Portland couldn't push the score so high this time.
Tristan Calvert put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned run off one hit. Calvert was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Portland got a good showing from Braden Callis, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
Back at the plate, Jay Guthrie made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4. Easton Duffy was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Portland was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with seven doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lewis County only hit three.
Meanwhile, Greenbrier earned a 6-3 victory over Walnut Ridge on Wednesday. That's two games straight that Greenbrier has won by exactly three runs.
Portland now has a losing record at 3-4. As for Greenbrier, their win bumped their record up to 6-2.
Portland suffered a grim 6-0 defeat to Greenbrier in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Can Portland avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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