Prospect has won six straight games at home, while Live Oak has won six straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Panthers will host the Acorns at 4:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Prospect 3.3, Live Oak 1.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Prospect took a 11-run loss the last time they faced off against Piedmont Hills, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Panthers skirted past the Pirates 2-1.
Kendall Tabora spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Prospect saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sydney Slezak, who went 1-for-3 with one triple and one run. Another was Dani Rauscher, who went 1-for-3 with one triple and one run.
The home team had come away the winner the last four times Live Oak and Silver Creek had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Acorns were the clear victors by a 13-1 margin over the Raiders on Wednesday. The Acorns might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 12 games by seven runs or more this season.
Prospect is on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 14 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-4 record this season. As for Live Oak, their win bumped their record up to 19-2.
Prospect couldn't quite get it done against Live Oak in their previous matchup back in March as they fell 7-2. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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