The Mosley Dolphins will face off against the Holmes County Blue Devils at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Mosley's pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so Holmes County's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Mosley's offense. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Chiles on Tuesday. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Dolphins' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Mosley got a good showing from Hunter Bolinger, who pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Bolinger has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one hit any time he's pitched this season.
Meanwhile, Holmes County also suffered a loss in their last game, falling to Cottondale by a score of 8-3.
DJ Baggett was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run. Cy McGowan also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
The defeat snapped Mosley's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 6-2 record. As for Holmes County, they now have a losing record of 4-5.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Mosley has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Holmes County struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 8 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Mosley got the 'W' in their previous matchup back in March of 2021 against Holmes County by a conclusive 13-2 score. Do the Dolphins have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Blue Devils turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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