The Father Lopez Green Wave will square off against the Pine Ridge Panthers at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Father Lopez has given up an average of 11.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
New Smyrna Beach hit Father Lopez with a ten-run sixth inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Green Wave lost 16-5 to the Barracudas. The Green Wave have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Scotlyn Gill made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Mckenna Newman, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, Pine Ridge came up short against Lyman on Tuesday and fell 8-4. The Panthers have struggled against the Greyhounds recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Lilly Lowery spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, Brooke Moye was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-4 with three runs and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season.
Father Lopez's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Pine Ridge, their loss dropped their record down to 1-8.
Pine Ridge's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Father Lopez hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .319. It's a different story for Pine Ridge, though, as they've only averaged .163. Will they be able to contain Father Lopez's hitters?
Father Lopez might still be hurting after the 18-3 defeat they got from Pine Ridge when the teams last played back in April of 2025. Will the Green Wave 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.
