Mt. Zion is a perfect 9-0 against Decatur Eisenhower since April of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Braves will head out to square off against the Panthers at 4:30 p.m. Mt. Zion is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.
Mt. Zion barely beat Pleasant Plains the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Braves put the hurt on the Cardinals with a sharp 7-1 victory on Wednesday. The Braves haven't had any issues with the Cardinals recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive win against them.
Ella Fink
| 04/30/25 vs Pleasant Plains | 1 |
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| 04/26/25 vs Olympia | 0 |
| 04/23/25 @ St. Joseph-Ogden | 1 |
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Ella Fink made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Rachel Besser, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April. Addy Rotz was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Mt. Zion kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in six consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Decatur Eisenhower fell victim to Normal University and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Pioneers, falling 20-0. The Panthers' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it four in a row.
Mt. Zion's record is now 14-6. As for Decatur Eisenhower, their loss dropped their record down to 2-12.
Everything went Mt. Zion's way against Decatur Eisenhower in their previous meeting back in May of 2024, as Mt. Zion made off with an 18-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Braves 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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