Panther Creek is 7-0 against Green Level since March of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Panther Creek Catamounts will head out on the road to face off against the Green Level Gators at 4:30 p.m. Panther Creek is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last seven games.
Green Level's hitters are going to have their work cut out for them on Thursday: Panther Creek had not allowed a single run the last four times they've hit the field. Panther Creek never let Green Hope onto the board and left with an 18-0 win on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for Panther Creek, who have now won seven matches by ten runs or more so far this season.
Andrea Care made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Care has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Care was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-4 with a home run, four runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Layla Lamar was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, six RBI, and three runs. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Lauren Newman, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Green Level scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They put the hurt on Cary with a sharp 19-4 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Green Level.
The team relied heavily on Ashley Abramson, who scored three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Esme Park was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Panther Creek's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-5. As for Green Level, their victory ended a 14-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-13.
Panther Creek's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's contest. Panther Creek has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Green Level, though, as they've been averaging only 0.9. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Panther Creek continue to outrun the ball?
Everything went Panther Creek's way against Green Level in their previous meeting last Monday as Panther Creek made off with a 16-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Panther Creek since the team 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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