Batesburg-Leesville is 2-8 against Saluda since April of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Panthers will welcome the Tigers at 7:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Panthers on Tuesday. Batesburg-Leesville fell 4-2 to Pelion.
Avelardo Cabrera and Angel Gerardo scored both of Batesburg-Leesville's goals, bringing their combined season tally to six goals.
Meanwhile, Saluda was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. While the 1-1 score might suggest a draw, it was Strom Thurmond who was credited with the victory. The Rebels got it done in the shootout by posting four goals to Saluda's three.
Batesburg-Leesville's loss dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Saluda, their defeat was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 6-1 and their overall record down to 6-6.
Batesburg-Leesville suffered a grim 9-1 defeat to Saluda in their previous matchup on April 1st. That contest was all but decided by halftime, at which point the Panthers were down 6-0.
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