Softball Game Preview: Northern Bedford County on Home-Turf

By Team Reports May 3, 2024, 3:50am

Softball Preview: Northern Bedford County Panthers vs. Southern Fulton Indians

Northern Bedford County and Southern Fulton are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2018, but likely not for long. The Northern Bedford County Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Southern Fulton Indians at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Northern Bedford County has now lost 13 straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since March 19.

Northern Bedford County lost 15-8 to Forbes Road on Thursday.

Lacie Zelanko made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-5 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Leah Swanseen, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI.

Even though they lost, Northern Bedford County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Southern Fulton gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They never let Hancock onto the board and left with a 10-0 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Southern Fulton.

Southern Fulton got a massive performance out of Kamryn Pittman, who went 3-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a double. Lakyin Hixson was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.

Northern Bedford County's loss dropped their record down to 1-13. As for Southern Fulton, they pushed their record up to 9-6 with that win, which was their third straight at home.

Northern Bedford County suffered a grim 13-7 defeat to Southern Fulton when the teams last played on Friday. Will Northern Bedford County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.

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