The Elyria Pioneers will head out on the road to square off against the Lake Norman Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
Elyria lost 10-3 to Keystone on Friday. The Pioneers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Morgan Palos made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with three stolen bases and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Alliyah Alberto, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Lake Norman won against South Iredell on Tuesday with ten runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Thursday. The Wildcats were the clear victors by a 10-0 margin over Cox Mill. The win was familiar territory for the Wildcats, who have now won three contests in a row.
Vivian Billard was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Avery Evans was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Those four stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Madilyn Billard also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Elyria's defeat dropped their record down to 4-10. As for Lake Norman, their record now sits at 11-8.
Monday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Elyria hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .313. However, it's not like Lake Norman struggles in that department as they've averaged .355. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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