Piedmont easily dispatched Central Academy last Thursday, but unfortunately both the margin and the ultimate result were a different story in this one. The Panthers fell just short of the Alexander Central Cougars by a score of 6-4 on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Panthers have suffered since May 25, 2024.
Jailyn Thomas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Sarah Belk made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That home run marked the first that she launched this season.
Panthers
| 04/05/25 @ Alexander Central | 4-6 |
| 04/03/25 vs Central Academy | 16-5 |
| 04/01/25 vs Forest Hills | 15-0 |
| 03/28/25 @ Hickory Ridge | 6-2 |
| 03/27/25 @ Monroe | 18-0 |
With the loss, Piedmont broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 12-5. As for Alexander Central, the win (which was their 13th in a row) raised their record to 16-1.
Coming up, Piedmont will be playing in front of their home fans against Central Cabarrus at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (the Panthers have won three straight at home, while the Vikings won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change. As for Alexander Central, they will venture away from home to face off against Watauga at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Pioneers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.69 runs per game on average), something the Cougars will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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