Mora is 1-8 against Rush City since April of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Mustangs will square off against the Tigers at 4:30 p.m. Mora will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
Mora had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 16-run drubbing they dealt Ogilvie on Tuesday. The Mustangs were the clear victors by a 16-0 margin over the Lions. That looming 16-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Mustangs yet this season.
Meanwhile, Rush City narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Braham 5-3.
Kendal Pillar made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 14 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lola Mold, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Mora's record now sits at 10-6. As for Rush City, their record is now 13-4.
Mora couldn't quite get it done against Rush City when the teams last played back in April as they fell 5-2. Can the Mustangs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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