For the second straight game, Puckett will face off against Pisgah. The Wolves will be playing at home against the Dragons at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Puckett 4, Pisgah 3.5) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Puckett heads in on the heels of a playoff match on Thursday. They came up short against Pisgah, falling 10-0. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Wolves, who until this contest were averaging four runs allowed.
For Pisgah's part, the result came thanks to Ally Young's shutout, as she gave up just three hits and racked up seven Ks. Young has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Madysen Washington was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Hallie McCurdy, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Pisgah kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in eight consecutive games.
Pisgah has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 26-8 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games. As for Puckett, their loss ended an eight-game streak of away wins and brought them to 25-10-1.
Both Puckett and Pisgah just can't seem to miss. The Wolves have been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.2 hits per game. However, it's not like Pisgah struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.4 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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