The Pine Tree Pirates will challenge the New Diana Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. New Diana took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Pine Tree, who comes in off a win.
Pine Tree took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 14-4 margin over Jefferson. That ten-run margin sets a new team best for the Pirates this season.
Aubrey Porterfield made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Porterfield was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Those RBI were her first of the season.
In other batting news, Zamora Smith was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one stolen base. Those RBI marked the first that she has brought in this season. Blair Schroeder was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Pine Tree lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in March of 2025.
Meanwhile, after some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last three matchups, New Diana finally came back down to earth on Thursday. They lost 10-1 to Grand Saline. The loss was the Eagles' first of the season.
The victory got Pine Tree back to even at 3-3. As for New Diana, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Pine Tree couldn't quite get it done against New Diana in their previous matchup back in March of 2025 as they fell 5-2. Will the Pirates have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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