The Fern Creek Tigers will venture away from home to square off against the Elizabethtown Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Fern Creek's last matchup with DuPont Manual could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's match on Thursday. The Tigers came up short against the Crimsons, falling 17-6. The Tigers haven't had much luck with the Crimsons recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
Lakelyn Maloney led a balanced group of hitters, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs. Another player making a difference was Karley Hess, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, after a string of five wins, Elizabethtown's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They fell just short of Meade County by a score of 3-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Panthers have suffered since April 28th.
Fern Creek's loss dropped their record down to 15-18. As for Elizabethtown, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-9.
Friday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Fern Creek hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .329. However, it's not like Elizabethtown struggles in that department as they've averaged .327. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Fern Creek suffered a grim 16-0 defeat to Elizabethtown in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Can the Tigers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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