Preview: Memphis East Mustangs vs. Whitehaven Tigers
After three games on the road, Memphis East is heading back home. They will take on the Whitehaven Tigers at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
Memphis East lost a close one when they played on Tuesday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on on Wednesday was a bit more commanding. Their tough 16-8 loss to Southwind might stick with them for a while.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Whitehaven gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand St. Benedict at Auburndale an 11-0 shutout. The victory was just what Whitehaven needed coming off of a 12-0 defeat in their prior contest.
Jaylon Dodson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over five innings pitched. Dodson was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, KeShawn Lee was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. Allen Perry was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a triple and a run.
Memphis East dropped their record down to 0-3 with that loss, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Whitehaven, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Memphis East might still be hurting after the 22-0 defeat they got from Whitehaven in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. Will Memphis East 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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