Pana has been on the road for three straight, but on Tuesday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Hillsboro Hiltoppers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Pana was not the first on the board last Friday, but they got there more often. They walked away with an 8-3 victory over Greenville. The win was just what Pana needed coming off of an 8-0 loss in their prior matchup.
Joey Laker was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up three earned runs off nine hits (she also only allowed one walk). Laker was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Izzy Reed was incredible, going 4-for-5 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Brianna Mathis, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, after low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Hillsboro brought some dynamite into their most recent match. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Lincolnwood 10-8. Considering Hillsboro's hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Like Pana, Hillsboro also got a great game from a two-way player: Anika Camp. On the mound, she pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Camp was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Briley Kirby, who scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen two or more in the last three games she's played. Sophia Blankenship was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Pana's win bumped their record up to 10-5. As for Hillsboro, they now have a winning record of 9-8.
Pana took their victory against Hillsboro in their previous meeting back in March by a conclusive 11-1. Does Pana have another victory up their sleeve, or will Hillsboro turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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