The Augusta Panthers will stay at home for another game and welcome the Holmes Bulldogs at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Things were looking good for Augusta after they put the first points on the board on Saturday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 25-15 to Ludlow, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior.
Meanwhile, Holmes came into Friday's contest having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 21-9 margin over Newport on Friday.
Holmes let Carlie Riley and Carly Rowekamp loose on the outfield. Riley got on base in four of her five plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and four RBI, while Rowekamp got on base in all five of her plate appearances with a home run, three stolen bases, and three runs. The team also got some help courtesy of London McElfresh, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5.
Augusta dropped their record down to 2-7 with that loss, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Holmes, their victory bumped their record up to 2-8-1.
Augusta couldn't quite finish off Holmes in their previous matchup back in March of 2023 and fell 12-10. Will Augusta 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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