The Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering Phoenix will head out on the road to challenge the Trezevant Bears at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering will be strutting in after a win while Trezevant will be coming in after a loss.
Even though Melrose scored an imposing 11 runs last Thursday, Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering still came out on top. Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering won by a run and slipped past Melrose 12-11.
Jovian Payne was a standout: he scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Kristian Smith, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Trezevant was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell 13-8 to KIPP Collegiate.
Jaden Ivey and DeMarion Ankston did some serious damage despite the final result: Ivey scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-2, while Ankston went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Larry Hampton, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Trezevant, their loss dropped their record down to 3-10.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .746. However, it's not like Trezevant struggles in that department as they've averaged .599. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering suffered a grim 27-7 defeat to Trezevant in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Can Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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