The McKenzie Tigers will venture away from home to challenge the Flomaton Hurricanes at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
McKenzie barely beat Goshen the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Tigers put the hurt on the Eagles with a sharp 20-2 win on Tuesday. Considering the Tigers' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Flomaton came out on top against Escambia County on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive 12-run first inning. The Hurricanes' pitcher stepped up to hand the Blue Devils a 15-0 shutout. The Hurricanes not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since March 12, 2025 (when they won 16-1).
Caren Akers looked comfortable as she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk).
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Zhoe Phillips, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Zoe White was another key player, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs.
McKenzie's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Flomaton, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
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