The Trezevant Bears will be playing at home against the Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering Phoenix at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Trezevant is coming into the match on a five-game losing streak.
Last Wednesday, Trezevant came up short against KIPP Collegiate and fell 13-8.
Jaden Ivey and DeMarion Ankston stepped up to the plate in a big way. Ivey scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-2, while Ankston went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Larry Hampton, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, even though Melrose scored an imposing 11 runs last Thursday, Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering still came out on top. Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering skirted past Melrose 12-11.
Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering got a massive performance out of Jovian Payne, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Kristian Smith was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Trezevant's loss dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Trezevant has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .599. However, it's not like Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering struggles in that department as they've averaged .746. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Trezevant took their win against Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering when the teams last played back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 27-7. Will Trezevant repeat their success, or does Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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