Mountain Brook is 0-3 against Mortimer Jordan since February of 2017 but things could change on Thursday. The Spartans are taking a road trip to challenge the Blue Devils at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Brook has given up an average of 7.9 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Mountain Brook's offense. They came up short against Hoover on Tuesday, falling 15-0. The Spartans just can't catch a break and have now endured four defeats in a row.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Mortimer Jordan, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They walked away with an 8-3 victory over Corner on Tuesday. The win continues a trend for the Blue Devils in their matchups with the Yellow Jackets: they've now won seven in a row.
Alyssa Hays A. tossed a big game, pitching 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Leah Wangaard, who scored a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Chloe Condray was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Mortimer Jordan always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .515. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive games.
Mortimer Jordan pushed their record up to 16-17 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games. As for Mountain Brook, their loss dropped their record down to 11-24.
Mountain Brook might still be hurting after the 9-0 defeat they got from Mortimer Jordan in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. Can the Spartans avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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