For the second straight game, Panther Creek will face off against Sanger. The Panthers will take on the Indians at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Panther Creek is coming into the matchup on a five-game losing streak.
Panther Creek heads in on the heels of a playoff contest on Thursday. They fell 8-5 to Sanger.
For Sanger's part, Leala Kloewer was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up five earned runs off four hits. Kloewer was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with three RBI and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Abby Chapmond, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with one run and one RBI. Dalilah Millan was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Sanger has been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 12 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-7-3 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.2 runs over those games. As for Panther Creek, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-9.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Panther Creek has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .478. However, it's not like Sanger struggles in that department as they've averaged .431. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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