The Brookhaven Panthers will challenge the Sumrall Bobcats at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Brookhaven has given up an average of 6.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Brookhaven is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering South Jones just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Tuesday. They came up short against the Braves, falling 14-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Panthers have suffered since March 3rd.
Jaiycee Brown made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Sumrall came out on top against Laurel on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive 12-run second inning. The Bobcats put the hurt on the Golden Tornadoes with a sharp 20-3 win. The result was nothing new for the Bobcats, who have now won ten matchups by nine runs or more so far this season.
Kami Applewhite looked comfortable as she struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Those seven strikeouts gave her a new career-high.
At the plate, Ella Robertson was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Kynnedy Lumpkins, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Sumrall is on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games. As for Brookhaven, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-6.
Brookhaven suffered a grim 13-3 defeat to Sumrall in their previous matchup on March 3rd. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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