The Mt. Zion Bulldogs will face off against the Douglass Astros at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Mt. Zion came up short against Riverdale on Friday, falling 8-1. The Bulldogs haven't had much luck with the Raiders recently, as the team has come up short the last six times they've met.
Mt. Zion saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ronnie Terry, who went 1-for-3 with one home run.
Meanwhile, Douglass was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 15-1 to Luella.
Mt. Zion's defeat dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Douglass, their loss dropped their record down to 5-7.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Mt. Zion has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .458. However, it's not like Douglass struggles in that department as they've averaged .520. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Mt. Zion beat Douglass 11-7 in their previous meeting back in February of 2024. Will Mt. Zion repeat their success, or does Douglass has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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