Magee is 2-8 against Seminary since March of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Magee Trojans will be playing at home against the Seminary Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
In what's become a running theme this season, Magee gave their fans yet another huge victory on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 10-3 margin over Pelahatchie. Winning may never get old, but Magee sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Kyshawn Ducksworth made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Ducksworth was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Carson Harper, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Kendarius McInnis, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Seminary narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Columbia 4-2.
Seminary's victory was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Jaden Nicholas, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Magee is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a massive bump to their 8-9 record this season. As for Seminary, their win bumped their record up to 12-10-1.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Magee has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .453. However, it's not like Seminary struggles in that department as they've averaged .445. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Magee came up short against Seminary when the teams last played back in April of 2023, falling 7-3. Can Magee avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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