For the first time this season, Eastern Montgomery will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will venture away from home to take on the Parry McCluer Yosemite Sam at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Eastern Montgomery will be strutting in after a win while Parry McCluer will be coming in after a defeat.
Eastern Montgomery was handed a 16-run loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 victory over Northwood.
Macie Akers
| 03/26/26 @ Northwood | 3 |
| 03/25/26 @ Auburn | 1 |
| 05/29/25 vs George Wythe | 1 |
| 05/21/25 vs Parry McCluer | 2 |
| 05/19/25 vs Craig County | 2 |
| + 5 more games |
Macie Akers was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three doubles, and one stolen base. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2025. Kenzie Dunbar was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three doubles and four RBI.
Meanwhile, Parry McCluer had to start their season on the road on Thursday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They came up short against Rockbridge County, falling 17-0. The defeat continues a trend for the Yosemite Sam in their meetings with the Wildcats: they've now lost five in a row.
The win got Eastern Montgomery back to even at 2-2. As for Parry McCluer, their loss dropped their record down to 0-1.
Everything went Eastern Montgomery's way against Parry McCluer in their previous matchup back in May of 2025, as Eastern Montgomery made off with a 10-1 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Mustangs since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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