The Bigelow Panthers are taking a road trip to challenge the Central Arkansas Christian Mustangs at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Bigelow is coming into the contest hot, having won their last six games.
Bigelow will bounce into Thursday's game after beating Mt. Vernon-Enola, who they had gone 0-4 against in their four prior meetings. The Panthers had just enough and edged out the Warhawks 4-3 on Tuesday. That's two games straight that the Panthers have won by just one run.
Julia Bourne spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Addyson Jordan was a standout: she went 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Hana Staples also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Bigelow hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in four consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Central Arkansas Christian sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 13-12 win over South Side on Tuesday. The victory continues a trend for the Mustangs in their matchups with the Hornet: they've now won three in a row.
Bigelow's record is now 10-1. As for Central Arkansas Christian, their record now sits at 2-3.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Bigelow hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .367. However, it's not like Central Arkansas Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .369. 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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