Mark Twain is 5-0 against Madison since September of 2020, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Mark Twain Tigers will head out on the road to face off against the Madison Panthers at 5:00 p.m. Mark Twain will be strutting in after a victory while Madison will be coming in after a loss.
Mark Twain is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They were the clear victor by a 13-3 margin over Van-Far on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Tigers have posted since October 2, 2023.
Ella Moss was incredible, going 4-for-5 with a home run, six RBI, and two stolen bases. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in hits. Another player making a difference was Shaelyn Shepherd, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Mark Twain was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .379. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Madison had to start their season on the road last Thursday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They lost 13-2 to Higbee. The Panthers' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it five in a row dating back to last season.
Mark Twain's victory ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-3. As for Madison, their loss dropped their record down to 0-1.
Everything went Mark Twain's way against Madison when the teams last played back in September of 2023 as Mark Twain made off with a 14-8 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Mark Twain 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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