The Pantego Christian Panthers will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against the Temple Christian Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Pantego Christian has given up an average of 16.3 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Pantego Christian came up short against Temple Christian on Tuesday, falling 15-5.
For Temple Christian's part, Avery McElligott made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. McElligott has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, Brooke Herak and Kamar Benneji did most of the damage at the plate: Herak scored three runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances, while Benneji scored three runs and stole Four bases. while going 2-for-3. That's the most runs Herak has posted since back in February of 2024. Cathy Jo Ricks was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Temple Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .579. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Temple Christian's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Pantego Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
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