Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta has won 15 straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Melrose has won 15 straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Thursday. The Tigers will welcome the Dutchmen at 5:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta's pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Benson with a sharp 26-0 victory. The win continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with Benson: they've now won five in a row.
Meanwhile, Melrose got the win against Sauk Centre on Tuesday by a conclusive 8-2.
Ellie Grieve spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Allie Hoppe was excellent, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one triple. That triple was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Jaelyn Mayers, who went 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Melrose's victory bumped their record up to 10-0. As for Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta, their win bumped their record up to 11-0.
Everything went Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta's way against Melrose when the teams last played back in May of 2024, as Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta made off with a 9-1 victory. Will the Tigers repeat their success, or do the Dutchmen have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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