It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Memphis Home Education Association ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Olive Branch Conquistadors, sneaking past 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win Memphis Home Education Association has posted since February 25th.
Ross Penny was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-4. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March of 2024. Jonah Young also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Penny wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Memphis Home Education Association kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's a new trend for Memphis Home Education Association: they were averaging 5.2 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matches they've averaged 11.4.
Memphis Home Education Association
| 03/31/25 @ Olive Branch | 9-7 |
| 03/28/25 @ Millington Central | 13-5 |
| 03/27/25 @ Harding Academy | 20-5 |
Memphis Home Education Association's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-6-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.0 runs over those games. As for Olive Branch, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-7 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Memphis Home Education Association will take on Munford at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Olive Branch, they will face off against Grenada at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Olive Branch's pitchers better be ready for this one: Grenada has averaged an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season.
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