For the second straight game, Pascagoula will face off against Hancock. Pascagoula will look to defend their home field on Friday against Hancock at 6:30 p.m. The timing isn't great for Pascagoula: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while Hancock has snatched up 12 consecutive wins on the road dating back to last season.
Pascagoula fell victim to Hancock and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hawks. The game marked the first time this year in which the Panthers were not able to get on the board.
For Hancock's part, Pascagoula's batters probably weren't too happy with Teegan DeWitt, who pitched a no hitter and racked up 14 Ks (she gave up zero walks). DeWitt has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Aubre Martin was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Brylie Smith, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Hancock is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-3 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.2 runs on average over those games. Pascagoula's defeat dropped their record down to 3-9.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Pascagoula has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Hancock struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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