The Providence Panthers will head out on the road to face off against the A.L. Brown Wonders at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Providence pushed their score all the way to 14 on Tuesday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They took a 17-14 hit to the loss column at the hands of Butler. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Providence in their matchups with Butler: they've now lost four in a row.
Madeline Matteo stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Olivia Wakem, who scored four runs while going 4-for-5.
Even though they lost, Providence was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with five doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, A.L. Brown was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 9-6 to Lake Norman, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior.
Emmy David was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-2 with three RBI and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Marynda Blackwelder, who went 1-for-2 with a triple and an RBI.
Providence now has a losing record at 5-6. As for A.L. Brown, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-9.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Providence hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .363. However, it's not like A.L. Brown struggles in that department as they've averaged .364. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Providence was able to grind out a solid win over A.L. Brown when the teams last played back in April of 2018, winning 7-4. Will Providence repeat their success, or does A.L. Brown have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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