The University School of Nashville Tigers will head out on the road to square off against the Middle Tennessee Christian Cougars at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Middle Tennessee Christian took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on University School of Nashville, who comes in off a win.
University School of Nashville was handed a seven-point loss in their previous outing, but they didn't let that bad energy affect their game against Pope John Paul II on Friday. University School of Nashville skirted past Pope John Paul II 4-2. The victory was some much needed relief for University School of Nashville as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
University School of Nashville saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alexander Peck, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Middle Tennessee Christian came up short against Friendship Christian on Saturday and fell 8-5. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Middle Tennessee Christian in their matchups with Friendship Christian: they've now lost six in a row.
Nate Fogle was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Owen White was cooking despite his team's loss, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-4. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last three times he's played.
University School of Nashville now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Middle Tennessee Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 6-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. University School of Nashville has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Middle Tennessee Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.2. The only question left is which team can snag more.
University School of Nashville beat Middle Tennessee Christian 5-2 in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Will University School of Nashville repeat their success, or does Middle Tennessee Christian have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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