Mundy's Mill and Forest Park are an even 5-5 against one another since March of 2018, but likely not for long. The Mundy's Mill Tigers will head out on the road to challenge the Forest Park Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Mundy's Mill is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
Last Friday, Mundy's Mill came up short against Lee County and fell 12-9. Mundy's Mill has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Jamir Holloway was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Kyler Wimbish, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought match, but Forest Park had to settle for an 8-7 loss against Alcovy last Wednesday.
Mark Washington and Andre Turnipseed did some serious damage despite the final result: Washington scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Turnipseed scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Mundy's Mill's defeat dropped their record down to 9-11. As for Forest Park, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-11 record this season.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Mundy's Mill has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .440. However, it's not like Forest Park struggles in that department as they've averaged .453. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Mundy's Mill couldn't quite finish off Forest Park in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 and fell 8-6. Can Mundy's Mill avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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