The Pana Panthers will face off against the Teutopolis Wooden Shoes at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Pana's pitching crew heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Thursday. They put the hurt on Ramsey with a sharp 14-0 win.
Brianna Mathis made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Mathis was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Pana got a massive performance out of Shelby Ashcraft, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Izzy Reed, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, with a playoff game on the line, Teutopolis rose to the challenge on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 16-1 margin over the Broncos. The victory was familiar territory for Teutopolis who now have three in a row.
Olivia Copple was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-2. Summer Wall was another key contributor, going 1-for-1 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Pana's win bumped their record up to 19-9. As for Teutopolis, their victory bumped their record up to 16-17.
Wednesday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Pana hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .352. However, it's not like Teutopolis struggles in that department as they've averaged .317. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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