Baseball Game Preview: Sumrall Bobcats vs. Mize Bulldogs

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Previous 6 Games

04/16/24 - Home	14-0 W
04/17/23 - Away	19-3 W
03/14/22 - Home	9-0 W
03/30/19 - Away	10-0 W
03/30/18 - Home	10-1 W
03/25/17 - Home	4-0 W

Sumrall has gone a perfect 6-0 against Mize recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Monday. The Bobcats will face off against the Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. Sumrall is coming into the contest hot, having won their last four games.

While Sumrall's victory against Pass Christian wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Bobcats had just enough and edged out the Pirates 7-5.

The team relied heavily on Drew Davis, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Landon Hawkins was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base.

Meanwhile, Mize fell victim to Brandon and their airtight pitching crew on Saturday. They came up short against Brandon, falling 12-0. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for Mize, who until this matchup were averaging 3.36 runs allowed.

Mize's loss dropped their record down to 18-7. As for Sumrall, their win bumped their record up to an identical 18-7.

Monday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Sumrall hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .314. However, it's not like Mize struggles in that department as they've averaged .334. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Sumrall took their victory against Mize in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 14-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bobcats since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.