The Norfork Panthers will venture away from home to take on the Jasper Pirates at 2:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Norfork was handed a nine-run loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Thursday. They skirted past Scranton 4-2.
Meanwhile, Jasper waltzed into their contest on Thursday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They were the clear victors by a 15-1 margin over the Indians. Considering the Pirates have won nine matchups by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Ty Williams and Grady Hankins were major factors while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Williams tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Hankins pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March. At bat, Williams got on base in two of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI, while Hankins got on base in three of his four plate appearances with four runs and two stolen bases. Williams has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, Blake Williams was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March. Max Davis was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs and one RBI.
Norfork's record is now 8-13. As for Jasper, their record now sits at 15-4.
Norfork couldn't quite finish off Jasper when the teams last played back in April and fell 10-8. Can the Panthers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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