The Memphis East Mustangs will take on the Hillcrest Vikings at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Memphis East has given up an average of 14.5 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Memphis East is headed into Wednesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Thursday. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 12-11 heartbreaker at the hands of Kingsbury.
Clarence Taylor was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Derrick Nathaniel was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Hillcrest had to kick off their season on the road on Tuesday, but they showed no ill effects. They walked away with an 8-5 victory over Sheffield. The Vikings haven't had any issues with the Knights recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Memphis East's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Hillcrest, their victory bumped their record up to 1-0.
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