The McBee Panthers will challenge the Lamar Silver Fox at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
McBee couldn't beat Central on Wednesday even though they stacked four runs on them in the first inning. The Panthers came up short against the Eagles, falling 16-6.
Ashton Raley was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Another player making a difference was Sydney Matthews, who got on base in two of her three plate appearances with two runs.
Darlington hit Lamar with a six-run second inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Silver Fox lost 14-1 to the Falcons. The defeat continues a trend for the Silver Fox in their meetings with the Falcons: they've now lost three in a row.
Lamar saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jordyn Scarbrough, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base.
McBee's loss dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Lamar, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-6.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. McBee has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .443. However, it's not like Lamar struggles in that department as they've averaged .545. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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