Panther Valley is 8-2 against Marian Catholic since April of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Panther Valley Panthers have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Marian Catholic at 4:30 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Marian Catholic is facing Panther Valley at the wrong time: Panther Valley suffered their first home loss of the season on Tuesday and they're likely out for redemption. They took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Battlin' Miners.
Hayden Goida made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Chase Weaver, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Marian Catholic might've scored the first runs on Wednesday, but it was Tri-Valley who claimed the real prize. Marian Catholic wound up on the wrong side of a tough 12-1 walloping at the hands of Tri-Valley. Marian Catholic has not had much luck with Tri-Valley recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
Panther Valley's loss ended a 13-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 6-2. As for Marian Catholic, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-5.
Marian Catholic's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Panther Valley has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .433. It's a different story for Marian Catholic, though, as they've only averaged .358. Will they be able to contain Panther Valley's hitters?
Panther Valley took their win against Marian Catholic in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 15-0. Will Panther Valley repeat their success, or does Marian Catholic have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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