The Magnolia Blue Eagles will head out to take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Magnolia has given up an average of 8.9 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Magnolia is headed into Monday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Wednesday. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 13-3 to Wirt County, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior.
Finn Loy
| 03/21/25 @ Hundred | 6 |
| 05/01/25 @ Valley | 4 |
| 04/30/25 vs Valley | 3 |
| 05/07/25 @ Wirt County | 2 |
| 04/22/25 @ Beallsville | 2 |
| + 9 more games |
Magnolia saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Finn Loy, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and one RBI. Loy has become a key player for the Blue Eagles: the team is 7-3 when he posts at least two runs, but 0-13 otherwise.
Meanwhile, while it was Notre Dame who put the first runs on the board on Thursday, it was Lewis County who put up more. The Fighting Irish fell 10-7 to the Minutemen.
Jovanni Minnocci was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.
Magnolia's loss dropped their record down to 7-16. As for Notre Dame, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-8 record this season.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Magnolia has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .507. However, it's not like Notre Dame struggles in that department as they've averaged .455. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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