Hickory Flat is 0-10 against Pine Grove since April of 2022 but things could change on Saturday. The Rebels will host the Panthers at 1:30 p.m. Hickory Flat has given up an average of 8 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Hickory Flat had taken Thrasher down for two straight games at home, but that winning streak came to an end on Friday. Hickory Flat came up short against Thrasher, falling 20-7.
Meanwhile, Pine Grove had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.3 runs) and they went ahead and made it five on Thursday. They were the clear victors by a 15-7 margin over the Rebels. The Panthers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Kaylee Crawley was incredible, going 3-for-5 with four runs, two triples, and five RBI. Anaston Christian was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Pine Grove always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .575. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Thrasher only posted an OBP of .361.
The victory got Pine Grove back to even at 5-5. As for Hickory Flat, their loss dropped their record down to 4-3.
Hickory Flat suffered a grim 16-0 defeat to Pine Grove when the teams last played back in April of 2025. Can the Rebels avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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