Morgan is 0-9 against John Glenn since April of 2021 but things could change on Tuesday. The Raiders will head out on the road to take on the Little Muskies at 5:00 p.m. Morgan will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last.
Morgan came out on top against Carrollton on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive eight-run fourth inning. The Raiders were the clear victors by a 13-3 margin over the Warriors. The Raiders not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since April 16th (when they won 15-1).
Allia Rush made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Rush was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs, two stolen bases, and five RBI while going 3-for-4. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in May of 2024.
In other batting news, Morgan let Ellie Parsons and Myka Augenstein run wild. Parsons went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI and one run, while Augenstein went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That's the most RBI Parsons has posted since back in April. Blair Clawson was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Morgan hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Meanwhile, John Glenn had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6 runs) and they went ahead and made it four on Friday. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 4-3 W against the Pirates.
Kendall Snider spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than 12 strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Addison Babcock was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Estelle Matheney, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
John Glenn pushed their record up to 15-11 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Morgan, they now have a winning record of 10-9.
Both Morgan and John Glenn just can't seem to miss. The Raiders have been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.8 hits per game. However, it's not like John Glenn struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Morgan came up short against John Glenn when the teams last played back in April, falling 7-4. Can the Raiders avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
