Ledford hasn't had much luck against North Davidson recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Panthers will take on the Black Knights at 6:00 p.m. Neither Ledford nor North Davidson posted many runs in their last games, so it might be the pitching crews that decide this one.
Ledford fell victim to Oak Grove and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Grizzlies. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Panthers were not able to get on the board.
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Leah Leonard spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but North Davidson ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out Central Davidson 2-1. The win continues a trend for the Black Knights in their matchups with the Spartans: they've now won seven in a row.
North Davidson also let their pitcher toss all eight innings and she was also dialed-in: Rileigh Barker gave up only one earned run on three hits and racked up 12 Ks.
At the plate, North Davidson's victory was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Katelyn Sears, who went 1-for-3 with one RBI.
North Davidson's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-6. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games. As for Ledford, their loss dropped their record down to 13-5.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Ledford has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .474. However, it's not like North Davidson struggles in that department as they've averaged .435. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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