The Princeton Tigers will challenge the PikeView Panthers at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Princeton has given up an average of 8.2 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Princeton lost 13-2 to South Range on Thursday. The Tigers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, PikeView had just enough and edged out Gatlinburg-Pittman 6-4 on Saturday.
Shelby Maddox made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out nine over 4.1 innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 20 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since April 1st.
In other batting news, Bella Delida and Mia May did most of the damage at the plate: Delida went 3-for-4 with two RBI, while May went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and one RBI. That's the most hits May has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Lauren Lambert, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
PikeView kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are 3-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Princeton's loss dropped their record down to 9-14. As for PikeView, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 11-12 record this season.
Princeton couldn't quite finish off PikeView when the teams last played back in March and fell 3-1. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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