M.L. King hasn't had much luck against Miller Grove recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Lions will head out on the road to take on the Wolverines at 5:30 p.m. M.L. King has given up an average of 12.5 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
M.L. King came up short against Arabia Mountain on Monday, falling 20-9.
Meanwhile, Miller Grove entered their tilt with Mundy's Mill on Monday with six consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with seven. They were the clear victors by a 17-4 margin over the Tigers. The Wolverines might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 15 matchups by seven runs or more this season.
The team relied heavily on Armonie Morrison, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, seven RBI, and four runs. She has been hot, having also posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played. Another player making a difference was Anazji Gordon, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Miller Grove kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mundy's Mill only managed three.
Miller Grove's record is now 17-1. As for M.L. King, they now have a losing record of 8-9.
M.L. King couldn't quite get it done against Miller Grove in their previous matchup back in August as they fell 16-13. Can the Lions avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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