Alcoa was the 4-2 winner over Powell when they last played one another back in April of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Tornadoes fell just short of the Panthers by a score of 3-2 on Saturday. That's two games in a row now that the Tornadoes have lost by just one run.
Gabby Burkhart was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. What's more, she gave up only one walk, the fewest she's had over her last six games.
Alcoa's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 20-6-1. As for Powell, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season.
Coincidentally, Alcoa and Powell will both be playing William Blount the next time they take the field. The Panthers will host the Governors at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, while the Tornadoes will host them at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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