The Byers Lions will be playing in front of their home fans against the Pine Grove Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Byers couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 19-3 walloping at the hands of Ashland two weeks ago. Byers has struggled against Ashland recently, as their game two weeks ago was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Pine Grove scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They never let Falkner onto the board and left with a 15-0 victory. The result was nothing new for Pine Grove, who have now won five matches by seven runs or more so far this season.
Lizzie Meeks made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Meeks has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Meeks was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with a home run and four RBI.
In other batting news, Madison Foster was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-2. Randa Brock was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-1.
Byers suffered a grim 18-1 defeat to Pine Grove when the teams last played back in April of 2018. Will Byers 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 baseball content.
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