The Saltillo Tigers will face off against the Amory Panthers at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
Thursday just wasn't the day for Saltillo's offense. They fell just short of Hamilton by a score of 2-0 on Thursday. The Tigers' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Meanwhile, Amory came tearing into Thursday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Hilltoppers with a sharp 8-2 victory. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won seven matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Janiya Cockerham made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 12 over 6.2 innings pitched. Those 12 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Cockerham wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Mylie Williams, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double. Another was Ainsley Martin, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI.
Saltillo's defeat dropped their record down to 5-17-1. As for Amory, their win bumped their record up to 12-10.
Saltillo suffered a grim 15-2 defeat to Amory when the teams last played back in February. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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