For the second straight game, Mt. Zion will face off against North Clayton. The Bulldogs will face off against the Eagles at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Mt. Zion is coming into the contest hot, having won their last four games.
Mt. Zion's pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. Everything went their way against North Clayton as they made off with a 16-0 win. The Bulldogs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by ten runs or more this season.
Landyn Mangrum looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
Arthur Holt IV
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At the plate, Arthur Holt IV was a standout: he went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last four times he's played. Xavier Howard was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing five bases while going 2-for-2.
Mt. Zion always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .792. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Mt. Zion now has a winning record of 7-6. As for North Clayton, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-10-1.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Mt. Zion has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .556. However, it's not like North Clayton struggles in that department as they've averaged .505. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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