Softball Preview: Pendleton Bulldogs vs. Powdersville Patriots
Pendleton and Powdersville are an even 3-3 against one another since March of 2017, but likely not for long. The Pendleton Bulldogs will look to defend their home field on Monday against the Powdersville Patriots at 6:30 p.m. Pendleton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
Pendleton heads in on the heels of a playoff match on Friday. They took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of Woodruff.
Laney Jennings put in work while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits. Jennings has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Jennings was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Jennings wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Harper Bass, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Powdersville gave their fans yet another huge victory on Friday. Everything went their way against Broome as Powdersville made off with a 10-3 win. The high-scoring effort was just what Powdersville needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
The team relied heavily on Bree Woods, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Kensley Vicars, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two runs.
Pendleton's loss dropped their record down to 13-8-1. As for Powdersville, their victory bumped their record up to 14-9.
Pendleton came up short against Powdersville in their previous matchup back in March, falling 10-7. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Powdersville's Kylie Powell, who tossed seven innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. Now that Pendleton knows the damage she can cause, will they be able to stop her this time? There's only one way to find out.
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