The North Miami Warriors will face off against the Pioneer Panthers at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. North Miami will come into the game with an undefeated record on the line.
While North Miami didn't have the best season last year (they finished 8-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They came out on top against Rochester by a score of 9-5 on Thursday.
Erika Raber spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, North Miami let Jordyn Hackworth and Aricyn Hunt run wild. Hackworth got on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs and two stolen bases, while Hunt went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Those two stolen bases gave Hunt a new career-high. Victoria Masters was another key player, going 1-for-5 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
North Miami hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Rochester struck out seven times.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Panthers on Friday. Pioneer came up short against Western, falling 8-1. The matchup marked Pioneer's lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Pioneer saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hallie Lebo, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base.
North Miami's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Pioneer, they now have a losing record of 3-4.
North Miami might still be hurting after the 11-0 loss they got from Pioneer in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Warriors have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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