White Pigeon hasn't had much luck against Mendon recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Chiefs will face off against the Hornets at 1:00 p.m.
White Pigeon fell victim to Bangor and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They came up short against the Vikings, falling 10-0. The Chiefs' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it seven in a row.
Mendon came out on top against Colon on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive eight-run sixth inning. The Hornets never let the Magi get on the board and left with a 14-0 win. Considering the Hornets have won six contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Ally Butler made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over six innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2024.
In other batting news, Mendon let Jadyn Samson and Mattea Bingaman run wild. Samson went 3-for-4 with three runs, three doubles, and one stolen base, while Bingaman went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those three doubles gave Samson a new career-high. Abby Butler also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
The victory made it two in a row for Mendon and bumps their season record up to 6-1. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.0 runs over those games. As for White Pigeon, their loss dropped their record down to 1-7.
White Pigeon might still be hurting after the 12-0 defeat they got from Mendon when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Can the Chiefs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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