Lovejoy is 9-1 against Morrow since August of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Lovejoy Wildcats will host the Morrow Mustangs at 5:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Lovejoy came up short against Dutchtown on Tuesday, falling 10-3. The Wildcats have struggled against the Bulldogs recently, as their game on Tuesday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Kye Gordon was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks every time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Gordon wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kennedi Harley, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Morrow fell victim to McIntosh and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They came up short against the Chiefs, falling 15-0. The loss leaves the Mustangs without a win on the season.
Lovejoy now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Morrow, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
Lovejoy's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's contest. Lovejoy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Morrow, though, as they've been averaging only 0.7. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Lovejoy continue to outrun the ball?
Everything went Lovejoy's way against Morrow when the teams last played back in October of 2023 as Lovejoy made off with a 12-1 win. Does Lovejoy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Morrow turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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