For the second straight game, Spring Hill will face off against Canton. The Panthers will head out on the road to take on the Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Spring Hill is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.
Spring Hill heads in on the heels of a playoff game on Thursday. They lost 9-2 to Canton. The Panthers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Canton's part, Rylee Busby was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. Busby has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs, three RBI, and one double while going 3-for-4. What's more, she posted two runs, the most she's had since back in May of 2024.
In other batting news, Kara Pride was excellent, going 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Peyton Goodson, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Canton lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Canton has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-6-2 record this season. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 11.8 runs. As for Spring Hill, their defeat dropped their record down to 17-14-1.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Spring Hill has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .499. However, it's not like Canton struggles in that department as they've averaged .507. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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