The Seminary Bulldogs are taking a road trip to challenge the Magee Trojans at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Seminary lost 11-3 to Jefferson Davis County on Tuesday. The Bulldogs have struggled against the Jaguars recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.
Meanwhile, Magee won against Hazlehurst last Tuesday with 16 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again last Tuesday. Magee put the hurt on Hazlehurst with a sharp 16-4 victory. The win continues a trend for the Trojans in their matchups with the Indians: they've now won four in a row.
Marli Parker spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on three hits and racked up 15 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Maycie Smith, who fired off two home runs, two stolen bases, and three runs while going 3-for-5. Saphira Troney was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI.
Magee hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most four strikeouts in four consecutive contests.
Seminary's defeat was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 7-9. As for Magee, their victory bumped their record up to 3-4.
Everything went Seminary's way against Magee when the teams last played back in April of 2024, as Seminary made off with a 13-1 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Seminary since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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