The Mabank Panthers will face off against the Canton Eagles at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Mabank fell victim to Brownsboro and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They lost 10-0 to the Bears. Having soared to a lofty 13 runs in the game before, the Panthers' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Canton got themselves on the board against Athens on Friday, but Athens never followed suit. They put the hurt on the Hornets with a sharp 15-0 win. Considering the Eagles have won 12 contests by more than six runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Rylee Busby was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three doubles and four RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, Chloe Howe was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Kara Pride was another key player, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Canton is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-6-2 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.6 runs on average over those games. As for Mabank, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 7-14.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Mabank hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .361. However, it's not like Canton struggles in that department as they've averaged .423. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Mabank suffered a grim 11-0 defeat to Canton in their previous meeting back in March. 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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