The Dawson Springs Panthers will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on the Murray Tigers at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Murray took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Dawson Springs, who comes in off a win.
On Wednesday, Dawson Springs made easy work of Fulton City and carried off a 9-3 win.
Briley Sawyer and Alieah Cook did most of the damage at the plate: Sawyer went 3-for-5 with three stolen bases and two runs, while Cook got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. That's the most runs Cook has posted since back in March. Miley Lowe also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Dawson Springs kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Murray was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 11-0 to Christian County.
Murray's defeat dropped their record down to 2-15. As for Dawson Springs, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-13.
Murray's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Dawson Springs has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .435. It's a different story for Murray, though, as they've only averaged .304. Will they be able to contain Dawson Springs' hitters?
Dawson Springs might still be hurting after the 13-0 loss they got from Murray in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Can the Panthers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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