Bruton is 0-10 against Smithfield since March of 2016 but things could change on Wednesday. The Panthers will face off against the Packers at 4:30 p.m. Bruton has given up an average of 19.3 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
It was a proper cat-fight when Bruton faced off against Warhill on Friday. The Panthers lost 19-4 to the Lions.
Bruton saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Madyson Califano, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Summer Hannam was another, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with three stolen bases.
Meanwhile, Smithfield had already won two in a row and they went ahead and made it three on Monday. They blew past the Eagles 11-2. The Packers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by six runs or more this season.
Cheyenne Debusk was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Smithfield was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .444. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .361 or higher in three consecutive contests.
Bruton's loss dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Smithfield, their record now sits at 7-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Bruton has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 10.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Smithfield struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.7 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Bruton might still be hurting after the 30-5 defeat they got from Smithfield in their previous matchup back in March. Can the Panthers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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