For the second straight game, Pisgah will face off against Mize. The Dragons will host the Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Pisgah will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
Pisgah is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by an 18-2 margin over Mize. Considering the Dragons have won 18 matches by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Alyssa McMurtrey
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Alyssa McMurtrey made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with four runs, four RBI, and one triple.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Maddi Byrd, who fired off two home runs and six RBI while going 3-for-4. That's the most home runs she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Alex Holeman, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs, two RBI, and one double.
Pisgah hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in seven consecutive games.
Pisgah's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 23-8. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for Mize, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 20-12.
Both Pisgah and Mize just can't seem to miss. The Dragons have been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.9 hits per game. However, it's not like Mize struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.8 hits. 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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