McMinn Central is 0-10 against Meigs County since March of 2019 but things could change on Monday. The Chargers will be playing at home against the Tigers at 6:00 p.m. McMinn Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
McMinn Central took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They walked away with a 9-4 win over Eagleton College & Career Academy.
Lauren Peterson made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, McMinn Central let Brooke Martin and Riley Thompson run wild. Martin scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Thompson scored three runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Rae Stiner, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
McMinn Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .543. The last time their OBP was this high was back in March of 2024.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Meigs County took on Polk County on Thursday. The Tigers put the hurt on the Wildcats with a sharp 8-2 victory. The Tigers haven't had any issues with the Wildcats recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive win against them.
Meigs County's victory bumped their record up to 4-7. As for McMinn Central, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
McMinn Central might still be hurting after the 12-1 defeat they got from Meigs County in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Chargers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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