The Ledford Panthers will look to defend their home field on Monday against the Bethany Wolves at 6:00 p.m. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Bethany is hoping to do on Monday what Oak Grove couldn't on Friday: put an end to Ledford's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Ledford sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 win over Oak Grove. That's two games straight that Ledford has won by just one run.
Leah Leonard was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Leonard has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Leonard was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
Leonard wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Emma Tesh, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Cassidy Murray, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and a double.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Bethany gave their fans yet another huge victory on Friday. They put the hurt on Oak Ridge Military Academy with a sharp 14-4 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Bethany.
Like Ledford, Bethany also got a great game from a two-way player: Peyton Weavil. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Weavil was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Mattie Southard was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-5. Leah Denny was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
Ledford is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-3 record this season. As for Bethany, their victory bumped their record up to 13-4-1.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Ledford has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .450. However, it's not like Bethany struggles in that department as they've averaged .450. 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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