McDaniel is preparing for their first league matchup of the season on Thursday. They will look to defend their home field against the Ida B. Wells Guardians at 4:30 p.m. McDaniel has given up an average of 9.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
McDaniel fell victim to Southridge and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 15-0 to the Skyhawks. The defeat continues a trend for the Mountain Lions in their meetings with the Skyhawks: they've now lost three in a row.
Meanwhile, Ida B. Wells was able to grind out a solid victory over David Douglas on Tuesday, taking the game 8-4. That four run margin sets a new team best for the Guardians this season.
Ava McMahon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on nine hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Liv Firestone, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophia Paladino, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
McDaniel's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Ida B. Wells, their win bumped their record up to 3-4.
Everything went McDaniel's way against Ida B. Wells when the teams last played back in May of 2024, as McDaniel made off with an 11-1 victory. Do the Mountain Lions have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Guardians turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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