The Piedmont Panthers will head out on the road to face off against the Kings Mountain Mountaineers at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Piedmont is looking to tack on another W to their nine-game streak on the road.
Piedmont heads in on the heels of a playoff matchup on Thursday. They fell just short of Kings Mountain by a score of 3-2.
Jailyn Thomas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on five hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 13 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Tara Deese made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Piedmont's loss ended an eight-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 23-4. As for Kings Mountain, their victory bumped their record up to 23-1.
Saturday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Piedmont hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .349. However, it's not like Kings Mountain struggles in that department as they've averaged .354. 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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