The McCracken County Mustangs will head out to face off against the Marion Wildcats at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. McCracken County's pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so Marion's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
McCracken County blew Livingston Central out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Tuesday Livingston Central got their revenge. The Mustangs fell just short of the Cardinals by a score of 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Mustangs have suffered since June 8, 2024.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Marion duked it out with Herrin on Wednesday. The Wildcats blew past the Tigers 12-2. The result was nothing new for the Wildcats, who have now won eight contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Marion pushed their record up to 9-3 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.7 runs over those games. As for McCracken County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 17-5 record this season.
McCracken County took their win against Marion in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 17-3 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Mustangs since the squad 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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