For the second straight game, Patton will face off against Hendersonville. The Panthers will square off against the Bearcats at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Patton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
It was a proper cat-fight when Patton challenged Hendersonville on Tuesday. The Panthers came out on top against the Bearcats by a score of 7-3. The Panthers haven't had any issues with the Bearcats recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive win against them.
Marleigh Carswell made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off nine hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kara Redwine, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March. Jolann Buff was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Patton hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in seven consecutive matches.
Patton's record is now 8-14. As for Hendersonville, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season.
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