Madison is 0-4 against Scotts Hill since April of 2016 but things could change on Monday. The Mustangs will look to defend their home field against the Lions at 5:00 p.m. Madison is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Madison took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 victory over Gleason. While the Mustangs didn't have the best season last year (they finished 6-8), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Nyelah Turner was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs.
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Taylor Green, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Those two hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kaylei Andrews, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs.
Meanwhile, Scotts Hill fell victim to Baker and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They lost 7-0 to the Hornets. The game marked the first time this year in which the Lions were not able to get on the board.
Madison pushed their record up to 6-4 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for Scotts Hill, their loss dropped their record down to 2-4.
Madison suffered a grim 25-2 defeat to Scotts Hill in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Can the Mustangs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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