Piedmont is on a eight-game streak of home wins, while Kings Mountain is on a 11-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Piedmont Panthers will take on the Kings Mountain Mountaineers at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games Piedmont has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Piedmont is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Kings Mountain 3-1.
Jailyn Thomas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 12 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Piedmont's win was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Madison Brown, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and a run. Another player making a difference was Sarah Belk, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Piedmont is on a roll lately: they've won 16 of their last 17 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 23-3 record this season. As for Kings Mountain, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 22-1.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Piedmont has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .465. However, it's not like Kings Mountain struggles in that department as they've averaged .478. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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