McKinley hasn't had much luck against Jackson recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Bulldogs are taking a road trip to square off against the Polar Bears at 5:00 p.m. McKinley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
McKinley took a nine-run defeat the last time they faced off against Alliance, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Bulldogs came out on top in a nail-biter against the Aviators on Monday, sneaking past 10-9. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Bulldogs.
Ni'Kiza Elder was a standout: she scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Kylee Delgado was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-5.
McKinley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 4.6 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 contests they've averaged 9.6.
Meanwhile, Jackson hadn't done well against Perry recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Polar Bears walked away with a 5-1 victory over the Panthers.
Courtney Helle spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Emma Smith was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one triple and one run.
The win got McKinley back to even at 5-5. As for Jackson, their record is now 6-1.
McKinley suffered a grim 12-2 defeat to Jackson in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Can the Bulldogs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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