Clarksville hasn't had much luck against Mena recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Bearcats at 4:30 p.m. Clarksville has given up an average of 13.8 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Clarksville is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Thursday. They came up short against Booneville, falling 18-0.
Meanwhile, Mena waltzed into their contest on Thursday with eight straight wins... but they left with nine. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 4-3 W against the Scrappers.
Abi Koppein made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over eight innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off ten hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with four RBI. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.
Koppein wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jayden Cox, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Cox 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.
Mena's victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-2. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Clarksville, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-13.
Clarksville might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from Mena in their previous matchup back in March. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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