Murphy is 0-3 against Moss Point since February of 2023 but things could change on Tuesday. The Panthers will square off against the Tigers at 7:00 p.m. Murphy has given up an average of 15.5 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
It was a proper cat-fight when Murphy took on St. Luke's Episcopal on Saturday. The Panthers came up short against the Wildcats, falling 14-1.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Moss Point, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Lumberton on Saturday, sneaking past 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Tigers have posted since February 22, 2025.
Aiden Evans spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Jonovan Thompson was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double. Thompson is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Kaden Raston also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Moss Point's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Murphy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-4.
Murphy might still be hurting after the 22-2 defeat they got from Moss Point when the teams last played back in February of 2025. Can the Panthers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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