The McMichael Phoenix will head out on the road to challenge the Morehead Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. McMichael's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Morehead's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
McMichael will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up two runs on Monday, then bounced right back against Magna Vista on Thursday. McMichael was the clear victors by a 15-5 margin over Magna Vista. The result was nothing new for the Phoenix, who have now won six matches by ten runs or more so far this season.
Kora Ingle was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Samantha Hopson
| 03/20/25 vs Magna Vista | 4 |
| 02/27/25 @ East Forsyth | 3 |
| 03/13/25 @ Southern Alamance | 2 |
| 03/17/25 vs Rockingham County | 1 |
| 03/14/25 vs T.W. Andrews | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Samantha Hopson, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with five RBI and three doubles. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Betsy Taylor, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Morehead challenged West Stokes on Friday. Morehead lost 19-1 to West Stokes. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Panthers have suffered against the Wildcats since April 15, 2022.
Jenna Mauney was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with one home run. That home run was her first of the season.
McMichael's record is now 9-2. As for Morehead, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
McMichael couldn't quite get it done against Morehead in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 as they fell 5-1. Can McMichael avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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