Northern Potter is 0-7 against Williamson since April of 2017 but things could change on Friday. The Panthers will be playing at home against the Warriors at 4:30 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Northern Potter 2.2, Williamson 4.1) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Northern Potter is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 13 runs on Tuesday, they were much more limited against Wellsville on Thursday. They came up short against the Lions, falling 11-2. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Panthers, who until this contest were averaging 2.18 runs allowed.
Meanwhile, Williamson had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Tuesday. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 6-5 W against the Hornets.
Kenna Thomas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Lexi Smalley, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one double.
Williamson's win bumped their record up to 11-7. As for Northern Potter, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-2.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Northern Potter has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Williamson struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Northern Potter might still be hurting after the 16-2 loss they got from Williamson in their previous meeting back in March of 2025. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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