McKenzie hasn't had much luck against Florala recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. A feisty cat fight will be fought as McKenzie Tigers face off against Florala Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. McKenzie has given up an average of 9.4 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Last Friday, McKenzie came up short against Kinston and fell 12-8.
Meanwhile, Florala made easy work of Laurel Hill on Tuesday and carried off a 15-2 win. Considering the Wildcats have won six matchups by more than 12 runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Jacob Laura was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. What's more, he posted two hits, the most he's had since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Easton Walsh, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple. He has become a key player for Florala: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 1-4 otherwise. Ayden Brooks was another key player, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Florala always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .622. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive games.
Florala's record now sits at 7-4. As for McKenzie, their loss dropped their record down to 2-6.
McKenzie suffered a grim 22-1 defeat to Florala when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Can McKenzie avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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