The Mabank Panthers will take on the Lindale Eagles at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Mabank has given up an average of 10.6 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Friday just wasn't the day for Mabank's offense. They lost 15-0 to Van on Friday. Having soared to a lofty 23 runs in the game before, the Panthers' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Lindale entered their tilt with Brownsboro on Friday with two consecutive wins , and they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top against the Bears by a score of 12-7.
Kenlee Keith made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Makynli Zemer, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in hits. Merrick Gary was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one triple and two RBI.
Lindale kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive contests.
Lindale's victory bumped their record up to 11-5-1. As for Mabank, their loss dropped their record down to 5-7.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Mabank has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .512. However, it's not like Lindale struggles in that department as they've averaged .455. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Mabank couldn't quite finish off Lindale when the teams last played back in March of 2022 and fell 7-5. Will Mabank have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
