For the second straight game, Pine Grove will face off against Hickory Flat. The Panthers will venture away from home to take on the Rebels at 12:00 p.m. on Friday. Pine Grove is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
Pine Grove is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Hickory Flat a 12-0 shutout. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Panthers as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Memory Mauney made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over four innings pitched. Mauney was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Lela Seawright was a standout: she got on base in two of her three plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Anaston Christian, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Pine Grove always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .536. They are a perfect 9-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Pine Grove now has a winning record of 14-13. As for Hickory Flat, they are on a 23-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-20.
Hickory Flat's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Pine Grove has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .446. It's a different story for Hickory Flat, though, as they've only averaged .339. Will they be able to contain Pine Grove's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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