Memphis East starts season with loss on the road

By Team Reports Mar 19, 2024, 5:12pm

Recap: Memphis East Mustangs vs. Trezevant Bears

Memphis East had to start their season on the road on Tuesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Trezevant Bears by a score of 11-9. The defeat means Memphis East is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.

For Trezevant's part, Jaden Ivey and Joshua Grant did most of the damage at the plate: Ivey scored two runs and stole six bases while going 2-for-2, while Grant got on base in all three of his plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Grant is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Devin Parker, who scored a run and stole four bases while going 1-for-1.

Trezevant's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-4.

Memphis East will take on Whitehaven at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Trezevant, they will head out on the road to square off against KIPP Collegiate at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.

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