Pickens hasn't had much luck against Seneca recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Blue Flame will challenge the Bobcats at 6:30 p.m. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
Pickens took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Palmetto, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Blue Flame sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-8 victory over the Mustangs on Thursday.
Jayden Ferguson
| 03/18/26 @ Travelers Rest | 4 |
| 03/02/26 @ Pendleton | 3 |
| 04/16/26 @ Palmetto | 2 |
| 03/27/26 vs Berea | 2 |
| 03/26/26 @ Greenville H | 2 |
| + 10 more games |
Jayden Ferguson was incredible, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Pickens is 5-1 when Ferguson posts two or more runs, but 4-10 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Ashton Woody, who got on base in two of his five plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Pickens kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Seneca waltzed into their matchup on Wednesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Centurions, sneaking past 5-3.
Pickens' record is now 9-11. As for Seneca, their record now sits at 13-7.
Pickens might still be hurting after the 11-1 defeat they got from Seneca in their previous matchup on Tuesday. Can the Blue Flame avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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