The Minor Tigers will head out to face off against the Homewood Patriots at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Minor will be strutting in after a victory while Homewood will be coming in after a loss.
Minor will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Thursday, then bounced right back against Jackson-Olin on Tuesday. Everything went Minor's way against Jackson-Olin as Minor made off with a 17-1 win. The Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matches by ten runs or more this season.
Daniyah Westbrook
| 03/18/25 vs Jackson-Olin | 5 |
| 03/10/25 @ Fultondale | 5 |
| 02/27/25 vs Ramsay | 7 |
| 02/24/25 vs Pleasant Grove | 11 |
| 02/18/25 @ Ramsay | 12 |
| + 2 more games |
Daniyah Westbrook made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two doubles.
In other batting news, Rhian Williams was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, five stolen bases, and three runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in February of 2024. Another player making a difference was Makiyah Motley, who scored two runs and stole Three bases. while going 1-for-1.
Meanwhile, Homewood lost 12-1 to West Blocton on Monday. The defeat continues a trend for the Patriots in their meetings with the Tigers: they've now lost three in a row.
Minor's record now sits at 8-5. As for Homewood, their loss dropped their record down to 10-7-1.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Minor has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .722. However, it's not like Homewood struggles in that department as they've averaged .440. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Minor might still be hurting after the 22-6 defeat they got from Homewood when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Can Minor avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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