Parkwood's game last Wednesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They had just enough and edged the Piedmont Panthers out 3-2. That's more bragging rights for Parkwood, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Ashley Creech made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off eight hits (she also only allowed one walk). Creech has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Creech was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Creech wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Bethany Fisher, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
On Piedmont's side, Jailyn Thomas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on eight hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Piedmont saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Camryn Kaminski, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Piedmont didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with eight strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Parkwood only tossed three.
Parkwood's win bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Piedmont, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-2.
Parkwood will take on Central Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Central Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Parkwood's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Piedmont, they will head out on the road to face off against West Stanly at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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