The Zion Chapel Rebels will challenge the Brantley Bulldogs at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Zion Chapel took a loss when they played away from home on Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They walked away with a 5-2 win over Luverne. The victory continues a trend for the Rebels in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now won five in a row.
Sydney Boothe spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on two hits and racked up seven Ks. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in February.
At the plate, Zion Chapel saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emily Rhodes, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. That's the most runs Rhodes has posted since back in February. Riley Bannin also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Meanwhile, after only one run in their last game, Brantley made sure to put some runs up on the board against Slocomb on Saturday. Brantley blew past Slocomb 11-5. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Bulldogs' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Zion Chapel's win bumped their record up to 7-10. As for Brantley, their victory bumped their record up to 11-6.
Everything went Zion Chapel's way against Brantley in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, as Zion Chapel made off with a 15-5 win. Does Zion Chapel have another victory up their sleeve, or will Brantley turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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