With a playoff game on the line, Miller Grove rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 9-1 margin over the Thomson Bulldogs. The result was nothing new for the Wolverines, who have now won 18 games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Miller Grove let Mariah Presley and Armonie Morrison loose on the outfield. Presley scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Morrison scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Presley is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last 11 games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Saniya Francis, who scored a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Miller Grove always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .586. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Thomson only posted an OBP of .111.
The victory was the tenth in a row for Miller Grove, bringing their record for this year to 18-2. As for Thomson, they now have a losing record at 10-11.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Miller Grove beat Thomson by a score of 11-1 later that day.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
