Amanda Elzy hasn't had much luck against Yazoo County recently, but that could start to change on Friday. Amanda Elzy will head out to take on Yazoo County at 5:00 p.m. Amanda Elzy has given up an average of 15.2 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Amanda Elzy is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Friday. They came up short against Winona, falling 18-3. That's two games in a row now that the Panthers have lost by exactly 15 runs.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Yazoo County). Everything went their way against Vicksburg on Thursday as they made off with a 23-4 win. Considering the Panthers have won nine matchups by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Parker Barron was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Gabe Shaffer was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI, three runs, and one stolen base. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Myron Straughter, who scored four runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Yazoo County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .675. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Yazoo County has been performing well recently as they've won 11 of their last 13 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-7 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.1 runs over those games. As for Amanda Elzy, their loss dropped their record down to 1-7.
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