Yates Center will venture away from home to take on Marmaton Valley on Thursday. Yates Center has given up an average of 12.4 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Yates Center and Southeast meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Tuesday. The Wildcats came up short against the Lancers, falling 22-1.
Marmaton Valley came out on top against Crest on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run second inning. The Wildcats put the hurt on the Lancers with a sharp 9-2 win. Considering the Wildcats have won six games by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Yates Center has been struggling recently as they've lost 12 of their last 14 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-16-2 record this season. As for Marmaton Valley, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 10-8 record this season.
Yates Center might still be hurting after the 19-0 defeat they got from Marmaton Valley in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can Yates Center avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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