The Kings Mountain Mountaineers will be playing at home against the Piedmont Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. The last four games Kings Mountain has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Kings Mountain is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They had just enough and edged Piedmont out 3-2.
For Piedmont's part, Jailyn Thomas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on five hits and racked up nine Ks. Thomas has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 13 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Tara Deese made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Kings Mountain's win was their 12th straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 23-1. As for Piedmont, their defeat ended an eight-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 23-4.
Saturday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Kings Mountain has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .469. However, it's not like Piedmont struggles in that department as they've averaged .457. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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