For the second straight game, Plano East will face off against Allen. The Panthers will head out on the road to square off against the Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Plano East will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
Plano East took a seven-run defeat the last time they faced off against Allen, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Panthers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 victory over the Eagles on Thursday. Seven seems to be a good number for the Panthers as the squad scooped up a win with the same number of runs in their previous game.
For Allen's part, Ady Fincanon was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with one home run and three RBI. Kate Bettge also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Allen has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-16-1 record this season. As for Plano East, their victory bumped their record up to 21-9.
Monday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Plano East hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .337. However, it's not like Allen struggles in that department as they've averaged .348. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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