Pearl hit Brookhaven with a seven-run first inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Panthers fell 10-6 to the Pirates. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 8-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2025.
Jayonna Pendleton was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Mia Lee, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Brookhaven's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Pearl, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-1.
Coming up, Brookhaven will head out to square off against Loyd Star at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Pearl, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Warren Central at 9:30 a.m.
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