The Amory Panthers will take on the Nettleton Tigers at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Amory has given up an average of 7.3 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Amory and North Pontotoc, and North Pontotoc kept the tradition alive. The Panthers lost 16-4 to the Vikings on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Nettleton put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their undefeated season alive. They walked away with a 5-1 win over Tupelo.
Bailey Payne spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
Nettleton's victory bumped their record up to 7-0-1. As for Amory, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Amory came up short against Nettleton when the teams last played on Saturday, falling 5-2. Can the Panthers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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