Softball Preview: Dallas County Hornets vs. Prattville Christian Academy Panthers
Dallas County is 0-6 against Prattville Christian Academy since March of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Dallas County Hornets will head out on the road to square off against the Prattville Christian Academy Panthers at 4:00 p.m. Dallas County is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
Thursday just wasn't the day for Dallas County's offense. They suffered a rough 11-0 defeat at the hands of Prattville Christian Academy on Thursday. Dallas County's loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
For Prattville Christian Academy's part, Kandice Crosby was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Crosby was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
In other pitching news, Alivia Messick looked comfortable as she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Paysley Bayer and Erin Williams did most of the damage at the plate: Bayer went 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and a double, while Williams went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Peyton Thrash, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Dallas County's defeat dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Prattville Christian Academy, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-3.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Dallas County has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 9.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Prattville Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.1. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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