The Stanhope Elmore Mustangs will head out to challenge the Smiths Station Panthers at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Stanhope Elmore's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Smiths Station's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
While Stanhope Elmore's victory against Tallassee wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Mustangs had just enough and edged out the Tigers 5-3. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since March 16, 2022, but that streak is no more.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Smiths Station duked it out with Prattville on Thursday. The Panthers came up short against the Lions, falling 8-2.
Smiths Station has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-12 record this season. As for Stanhope Elmore, the win got them back to even at 8-8.
Stanhope Elmore got the 'W' in their previous meeting back in February of 2025 against Smiths Station by a conclusive 16-6 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Mustangs since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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