The Morgan Trojans will be playing in front of their home fans against the Delta Rabbits at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Morgan will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
In what's become a running theme this season, Morgan gave their fans yet another huge win on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Judge Memorial Catholic with a sharp 18-5 victory. Morgan's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Tryker Jones looked comfortable as he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
On the hitting side, Benton Palmer was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was George Jensen, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Delta was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell victim to a tough 7-1 loss at the hands of Carbon. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Delta has scored all season.
Marcus Chase was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Chase was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Chase wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Dax Bliss, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base.
Morgan's win bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Delta, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Morgan has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Delta struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3 per game. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Morgan suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Delta in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Will Morgan 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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