The Parkwood Wolf Pack will be playing at home against the Anson Bearcats at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The timing is sure in Parkwood's favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while Anson has been banged up by seven consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season.
Last Tuesday, it was a hard-fought game, but Parkwood had to settle for a 4-3 defeat against West Stanly.
Amanda Leibowitz made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Grayce Marvel, who went 2-for-3 with a triple and a run.
Meanwhile, Anson fell victim to a tough 18-6 loss at the hands of Covenant Day on Wednesday.
Allie Steagall made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Lauren Dutton, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and a run.
Parkwood's defeat dropped their record down to 8-4. As for Anson, their loss dropped their record down to 2-12.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Parkwood hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .361. However, it's not like Anson struggles in that department as they've averaged .320. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Parkwood's way against Anson in their previous matchup back in March as Parkwood made off with a 16-4 victory. Will Parkwood repeat their success, or does Anson have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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