McKenzie is 0-7 against Samson since March of 2019 but things could change on Monday. McKenzie will take on Samson at 5:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
McKenzie took a six-run defeat the last time they faced off against Highland Home, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Tigers came out on top in a nail-biter against the Flying Squadron last Thursday, sneaking past 10-8. The win was some much needed relief for the Tigers as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Tigers on Monday. Samson beat Elba by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 13-2. Considering Samson has won four matchups by more than ten runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Holly Warren was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and one triple. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Ally Zorn was another key player, going 4-for-5 with two stolen bases, two doubles, and two RBI.
Samson was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .389. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Elba only posted a batting average of .174.
McKenzie's record is now 4-6. As for Samson, their record now sits at 5-7.
McKenzie suffered a grim 13-1 defeat to Samson in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Can McKenzie avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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