The Pelion Panthers will face off against the American Leadership Academy Patriots at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pelion is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
Pelion's pitching crew heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. Everything went their way against Batesburg-Leesville as Pelion made off with a 16-0 victory. The win continues a trend for Pelion in their matchups with Batesburg-Leesville: they've now won six in a row.
Emma Jackson was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Alexia Hansen, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3.
Pelion was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .667. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, American Leadership Academy came up short against Providence Athletic Club on Friday and fell 7-4. The Patriots have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Hayden Williams was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Breana Borges, who got four hits from her four at bats.
American Leadership Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 5-11-1. As for Pelion, their victory bumped their record up to 8-4.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Pelion hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .393. However, it's not like American Leadership Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .315. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Pelion's way against American Leadership Academy when the teams last played on Thursday, as Pelion made off with an 18-4 win. Does Pelion have another victory up their sleeve, or will American Leadership Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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