Softball Preview: Morgan Park Mustangs vs. Phillips Wildcats
The Morgan Park Mustangs will head out on the road to square off against the Phillips Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Tuesday, Morgan Park sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 win over Julian.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Phillips, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road on Saturday. They blew past Catalyst-Maria 26-1. Phillips' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Journey Montgomery was a standout: she scored four runs and stole 11 bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Armani Gant was another key contributor, going 2-for-2 with seven stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI.
Morgan Park's record now sits at 3-1. As for Phillips, their record now sits at 2-3.
Morgan Park suffered a grim 18-3 defeat to Phillips when the teams last played back in April of 2019. Can Morgan Park avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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