The Middle Tennessee Christian Cougars will be playing in front of their home fans against the University School of Nashville Tigers at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
On Saturday, Middle Tennessee Christian came up short against Friendship Christian and fell 8-5. Middle Tennessee Christian has not had much luck with Friendship Christian recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
Nate Fogle was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Owen White was cooking despite his team's loss, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-4. He is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as he's now launched at least one in the last three games he's played.
Meanwhile, University School of Nashville came into Friday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They skirted past Pope John Paul II 4-2. The win was just what University School of Nashville needed coming off of a 7-0 loss in their prior match.
University School of Nashville saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alexander Peck, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Middle Tennessee Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 6-8. As for University School of Nashville, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Middle Tennessee Christian has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like University School of Nashville struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.4. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Middle Tennessee Christian came up short against University School of Nashville when the teams last played back in May of 2023, falling 5-2. Can Middle Tennessee Christian avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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