Falkner is 0-10 against Pine Grove since March of 2022 but things could change on Thursday. The Eagles will square off against the Panthers at 6:00 p.m. Falkner has given up an average of 8.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Falkner fell victim to Myrtle and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 12-0 to the Hawks. That's two games in a row now that the Eagles have lost by exactly 12 runs.
Pine Grove never got on the board in their matchup on Thursday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Jumpertown last Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 13-3 margin over the Cardinals. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won eight matchups by ten runs or more so far this season.
Memory Mauney made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Anaston Christian, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and one RBI. Rylee Hall also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Pine Grove's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-10. As for Falkner, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-12.
Falkner's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's contest. The Eagles have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Pine Grove, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Falkner continue to outrun the ball?
Falkner couldn't quite get it done against Pine Grove when the teams last played two weeks ago as they fell 7-3. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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