Mamou hasn't had much luck against Pine Prairie recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Demons will be playing in front of their home fans against the Panthers at 5:30 p.m.
Mamou fell victim to Pine Prairie and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Panthers. The Demons have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Pine Prairie's part, not much got past Kynnedi Ware, who gave up just a hit and racked up 12 Ks to keep Mamou off the board. Ware has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 20 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Sydney Fontenot, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Ella Fontenot, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Mamou's loss dropped their record down to 11-14-1. As for Pine Prairie, their defeat ended a 14-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 27-4.
Friday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Mamou hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .340. However, it's not like Pine Prairie struggles in that department as they've averaged .367. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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