The Memphis University School Owls will head out on the road to square off against the Fayette Academy Vikings at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Fayette Academy took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Memphis University School, who comes in off a win.
On Wednesday, it was close, but Memphis University School sidestepped Whitehaven for a 3-2 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Memphis University School.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 16 runs the game before, Fayette Academy was a bit more limited in their match on Thursday. They fell just short of Millington Central by a score of 3-2.
Luke Jenkins put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Jenkins was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Jenkins wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Mason Brogorgos, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base.
Memphis University School has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season. As for Fayette Academy, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.
Memphis University School took their win against Fayette Academy in their previous matchup back in March of 2021 by a conclusive 8-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Memphis University School since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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