There's no place like home for Panther Creek, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Cary Imps with a sharp 17-9 victory on Wednesday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 15-3 back in March.

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Jessica Burk made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up seven earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits. Burk was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with five RBI, three runs, and one stolen base. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Hannah Welborn and Cassidy Robinson did most of the damage at the plate: Welborn went 3-for-5 with four stolen bases and four runs, while Robinson got on base in three of her five plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Robinson has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times she's played. Another player making a difference was Alexa Andrews, who went 2-for-6 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Panther Creek kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 4-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Panther Creek's record is now 7-10. As for Cary, they are on a 15-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-18.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Panther Creek will take on Middle Creek at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Catamounts' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mustangs have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season. As for Cary, they will challenge Green Hope at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Imps' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Falcons have averaged an impressive 7.5 runs per game this season.
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