The Fairbanks Panthers will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against the Greeneview Rams at 5:00 p.m. One thing working in Fairbanks' favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three matchups.
Fairbanks can now show off 12 landslide victories after their most recent contest on Wednesday. They blew past West Liberty-Salem 15-3.
Macy Kise made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Kise has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Kise was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with five RBI and a run.
In other batting news, Fairbanks let Maddi Sines and Anna Dulle loose on the outfield. Sines went 1-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI, while Dulle scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Jenna Dee was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Greeneview's offense. They wound up with the same score they had in their last game (4-0), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time.
Kennedy Dean spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Mya Simpson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two triples.
Fairbanks' victory bumped their record up to 16-2-1. As for Greeneview, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-9 record this season.
Thursday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Fairbanks hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .422. However, it's not like Greeneview struggles in that department as they've averaged .404. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Fairbanks came out on top in a nail-biter against Greeneview in their previous meeting back in April of 2023, sneaking past 2-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Fairbanks since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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