Muir hasn't had much luck against Burroughs recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. Muir will challenge Burroughs at 3:30 p.m. Burroughs took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Muir, who comes in off a win.
Muir proved they can win big on Saturday (they won by eight) and on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Western Christian, sneaking past 9-7. Nine seems to be a good number for the Mustangs as the team scooped up a win with the same number of runs in their previous game.
Gianna (GiGi) Butler spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Abigail (Abi) Milton, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Alyssa Perez was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Milton wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Muir kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Burroughs' good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of El Toro.
Valentina Clemons was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits.
On the hitting side, Burroughs saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Karlee Earl, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI. Another was Kalani Miramontes, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Muir's victory bumped their record up to 9-5. As for Burroughs, the loss was their first on the road , dropping their record down to 9-3.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Muir has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .458. However, it's not like Burroughs struggles in that department as they've averaged .438. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Muir came up short against Burroughs when the teams last played back in April of 2024, falling 9-6. Can Muir avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
