The Pinnacle Panthers will venture away from home to challenge the Monticello Buckaroo at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Pinnacle is looking for their season's first win.
Pinnacle fell victim to Altamont and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They came up short against the Longhorns, falling 19-0. The game marked the first time this year in which the Panthers were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Monticello was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 27-12 to Piute.
Tessa Slade was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2. Amelia Henderson also deserves some recognition as she scored her first runs of the season.
Pinnacle's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Monticello, their loss dropped their record down to 1-9.
Wednesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Pinnacle has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .439. However, it's not like Monticello struggles in that department as they've averaged .466. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Pinnacle suffered a grim 18-2 defeat to Monticello when the teams last played two weeks ago. Can the Panthers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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