Prospect has relied on a stalwart pitcher averaging 3.63 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Wednesday. They lost 11-0 to the Piedmont Hills Pirates. The match marked the first time this season in which the Panthers were not able to get on the board.
Prospect's loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 5-3. As for Piedmont Hills, the win was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 9-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Prospect will head out to take on Live Oak at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Prospect 3.6, Live Oak 1.4) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Piedmont Hills, they will head out on the road to challenge Silver Creek at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Silver Creek has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.8 runs per game on average), something Piedmont Hills will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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