Murrell Dobbins Vo-Tech will be playing at home against the Simon Gratz Bulldogs at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Murrell Dobbins Vo-Tech is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.4 runs per game this season.
Murrell Dobbins Vo-Tech can now show off five landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Tuesday. They blew past Sankofa Freedom Academy 16-3. The win was a breath of fresh air for Murrell Dobbins Vo-Tech as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Yazuwan Mezquita made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out ten batters over 3.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off only two hits. Mezquita has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Mezquita was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nick Pownall, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, six RBI, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Tymir Savage-Townsend, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought game, but Simon Gratz had to settle for a 10-8 loss against Sankofa Freedom Academy on Friday. Simon Gratz has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Simon Gratz saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dominic Washington, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
Murrell Dobbins Vo-Tech now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Simon Gratz, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-5.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Murrell Dobbins Vo-Tech has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .534. However, it's not like Simon Gratz struggles in that department as they've averaged .526. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Murrell Dobbins Vo-Tech came up short against Simon Gratz in their previous matchup back in April of 2023, falling 12-9. Will Murrell Dobbins Vo-Tech have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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