Seminary is 0-5 against Mize since February of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Seminary Bulldogs will be playing at home against the Mize Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
On Thursday, while Seminary put up plenty of runs, the same can't be said for Hazlehurst. Seminary put the hurt on Hazlehurst with a sharp 21-0 victory. That 21 run margin sets a new team best for Seminary this season.
Marley Mooney made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Mooney was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Seminary got a massive performance out of Carlyn Underwood, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Briley Cameron, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Mize made easy work of Collins on Thursday and carried off a 21-1 win. That looming 21-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Mize yet this season.
Ella Gordon looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (she also only allowed one walk).
At the plate, Mize got a massive performance out of Lila Gordon, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Hanna Jackson was another key contributor, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with three runs and four RBI.
Seminary has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-7 record this season. As for Mize, their victory bumped their record up to 10-8.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Seminary has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .480. However, it's not like Mize struggles in that department as they've averaged .513. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Seminary came up short against Mize when the teams last played last Thursday, falling 13-9. Will Seminary 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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