After two games on the road, Pana is heading back home. They will take on the Neoga Indians at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Pana is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, while Pana put up some runs, the same can't be said for Hillsboro. Pana narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Hillsboro 2-0.
The team relied heavily on Ryan Karbach, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
Meanwhile, Neoga suffered a rough 11-4 loss at the hands of Casey-Westfield on Thursday.
The victory got Pana back to even at 3-3. As for Neoga, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
Friday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Pana hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .312. However, it's not like Neoga struggles in that department as they've averaged .318. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Pana came out on top in a nail-biter against Neoga in their previous matchup back in May of 2023, sneaking past 8-6. Will Pana repeat their success, or does Neoga have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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