The Hillcrest Panthers will take on the Anna Coyotes in a tournament on Friday. Hillcrest has given up an average of 12 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Hillcrest came into their game on Thursday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 16-2 to Terrell. The game marked the Panthers' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Hillcrest saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Trissa Terrell, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one triple and one RBI. That triple was Terrell's first of the season. Another was Nancy Castillo, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one run and one double.
Meanwhile, Anna didn't have quite enough to beat Sunnyvale on Thursday and fell 5-4.
Sara Swistak made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Ilyana Pech, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Hillcrest's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Anna, they now have a losing record of 3-4.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Hillcrest has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .573. However, it's not like Anna struggles in that department as they've averaged .444. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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