Mexico is 0-6 against Marcellus since April of 2015 but things could change on Thursday. The Tigers will take on the Mustangs at 5:00 p.m. Mexico has given up an average of 18.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Mexico is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their tenth straight game dating back to last season last Monday. They lost 13-2 to Oswego. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Meanwhile, Marcellus got the win against Christian Brothers Academy on Tuesday by a conclusive 9-2. With that win, the Mustangs brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Kendall LaManche made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. LaManche was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Carly Sears, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Jordan O'Connor also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Marcellus kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Mexico's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Marcellus, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Mexico might still be hurting after the 14-0 defeat they got from Marcellus in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Can the Tigers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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