The Daniel Lions will look to defend their home field on Monday against the Palmetto Mustangs at 6:00 p.m. The last three games Daniel has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Daniel scored the most runs they've had all season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They fell just short of Pendleton by a score of 15-13. The final score was a far cry from the score of their previous head-to-head, which saw the teams combine for three runs.
AG Batson put in work while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over 13 innings while giving up five earned (and six unearned) runs off 13 hits. Batson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her seven plate appearances.
In other batting news, Chaney Crosby was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 4-for-7. Maddie Iams was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-6.
Meanwhile, Palmetto faced Belton-Honea Path in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. Palmetto narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Belton-Honea Path 2-1. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Palmetto.
Daniel has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-8 record this season. As for Palmetto, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season.
Daniel might still be hurting after the 9-1 defeat they got from Palmetto in their previous matchup back in March. Will Daniel have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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