For the second straight game, Moss Point will face off against Poplarville. The Tigers will take on the Hornets at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Moss Point has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the matchup with 12 straight defeats, while Poplarville will come in with six straight victories.
On Friday, Moss Point came up short against Poplarville and fell 9-4.
For Poplarville's part, Ty Keys made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Keys has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jeremiah Moss, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Brock Sheppard, who scored a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Poplarville's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 15-7. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Moss Point, their loss dropped their record down to 3-15.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Saturday as neither team is afraid to steal. Moss Point has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Poplarville struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4.4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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