After two games on the road, Morrow is heading back home. They will take on the Woodward Academy War Eagles at 5:55 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Morrow gave up the first runs on Monday, but they didn't let that get them down. They walked away with a 6-3 win over Jonesboro. The victory was just what Morrow needed coming off of a 12-2 loss in their prior match.
Joel Rachmann spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Morrow got a massive performance out of Jacob Rachmann, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Zoran Galloway, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Woodward Academy entered their tilt with Mundy's Mill with nine consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with ten. They were the clear victor by a 9-2 margin over the Tigers. Considering Woodward Academy has won nine matchups by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Morrow's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-10. As for Woodward Academy, they pushed their record up to 15-5 with that victory, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Morrow might still be hurting after the 10-1 defeat they got from Woodward Academy in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Will Morrow have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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