Gardner-South Wilmington hasn't had much luck against Clifton Central recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Panthers will look to defend their home field against the Comets at 4:30 p.m. Gardner-South Wilmington is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
Gardner-South Wilmington's last matchup with Clifton Central could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's match on Tuesday. The Panthers lost 9-2 to the Comets.
For Clifton Central's part, Emily Ponton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits.
On the hitting side, Lia Prairie was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Blair Bottorff was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
Clifton Central was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .405. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Gardner-South Wilmington only posted a batting average of .231.
The loss snapped Clifton Central's winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 12-7-1 record. As for Gardner-South Wilmington, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-7.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Gardner-South Wilmington has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Clifton Central struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.9 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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