The McAdory Yellowjackets will venture away from home to take on the Pleasant Grove Spartans at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. McAdory is coming into the contest on a four-game losing streak.
Last Wednesday, McAdory came up short against Mortimer Jordan and fell 9-5.
Meanwhile, everything went Pleasant Grove's way against Wenonah on Thursday as Pleasant Grove made off with a 21-3 win. The result was nothing new for the Spartans, who have now won four matches by ten runs or more so far this season.
The team relied heavily on Zion Barney, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. He has become a key player for Pleasant Grove: the team is 4-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 2-5 otherwise. Jordan Walker was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing Two bases. while going 3-for-3.
Pleasant Grove always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .871. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
The victory got Pleasant Grove back to even at 6-6. As for McAdory, their loss dropped their record down to 9-8.
McAdory beat Pleasant Grove 9-5 in their previous meeting back in March of 2019. Does McAdory have another victory up their sleeve, or will Pleasant Grove turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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