For the first time this season, Ida B. Wells will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will take on the McDaniel Mountain Lions at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Ida B. Wells will be strutting in after a win while McDaniel will be coming in after a loss.
Last Tuesday, Ida B. Wells beat David Douglas 8-4. That four run margin sets a new team best for the Guardians this season.
Ava McMahon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on nine hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Liv Firestone, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Sophia Paladino, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, McDaniel fell victim to Southridge and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 15-0 to the Skyhawks. The Mountain Lions have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
McDaniel's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Ida B. Wells, their victory bumped their record up to 3-4.
Ida B. Wells might still be hurting after the 11-1 loss they got from McDaniel when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Can the Guardians avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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