The Chesapeake Panthers will take on the South Point Pointers at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Chesapeake is coming into the contest on a three-game losing streak.
Friday just wasn't the day for Chesapeake's offense. They lost 9-0 to Gallia Academy on Friday. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 19, 2023, but that streak is no more.
Meanwhile, South Point hadn't done well against Fairland recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Pointers were the clear victors by a 13-3 margin over the Dragons. The Pointers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by eight runs or more this season.
The team relied heavily on Adyson Copley, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Alli Stidham, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
South Point was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .409. They are 7-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
South Point's victory bumped their record up to 11-6. As for Chesapeake, their loss dropped their record down to 6-15.
Chesapeake might still be hurting after the 17-2 defeat they got from South Point when the teams last played back in April. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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