McKinney North is 0-5 against Melissa since March of 2023 but things could change on Monday. The Bulldogs will head out to take on the Cardinals at 6:45 p.m. McKinney North has given up an average of 11.6 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
McKinney North lost 14-1 to Walnut Grove on Friday. The Bulldogs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Melissa put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They never let Lovejoy get on the board and left with a 10-0 win. Give the Cardinals' pitching crew some credit: that's the team's fifth straight shutout.
Melissa got a great performance from Eloisa Maes as she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Maes has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Izzy Gonzales was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Finlee Williams, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two RBI, and one double.
Melissa lost a few balls and finished the game with four home runs. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lovejoy didn't launched any home runs.
Melissa's victory was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 26-0. As for McKinney North, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-16.
McKinney North might still be hurting after the 24-0 loss they got from Melissa in their previous matchup back in March. Can the Bulldogs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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