For the second straight game, Morehead will face off against Bartlett Yancey. The Panthers will look to defend their home field on Monday against the Buccaneers at 6:00 p.m. Morehead is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
If Morehead beats Bartlett Yancey with 13 runs on Monday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two matchups with that exact score. The Panthers were the clear victors by a 13-1 margin over the Buccaneers on Friday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Panthers.
Saillie Aheron made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over five innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2025.
Taylor Hopper
| 03/20/26 @ Bartlett Yancey | 4 |
| 04/04/25 vs North Forsyth | 2 |
| 03/07/25 @ Providence Grove | 2 |
| 03/09/26 vs Bethany Community | 1 |
| 04/28/25 vs T.W. Andrews | 1 |
In other batting news, Morehead got a massive performance out of Taylor Hopper, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Those four RBI gave Hopper a new career-high. Aubrey Easley was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.
Morehead always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .515. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bartlett Yancey only posted an OBP of .286.
Bartlett Yancey is on a 17-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6. As for Morehead, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Bartlett Yancey's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Morehead hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .364. It's a different story for Bartlett Yancey, though, as they've only averaged .141. Will they be able to contain Morehead's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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