After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Enterprise, Mize was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They won by a run and slipped past the Jefferson Davis County Jaguars 8-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bulldogs have posted since March 8th.
Ella Gordon
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Ella Gordon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Lila Gordon was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5. What's more, she posted two doubles, the most she's had since back in February. Alevia Martin was another key player, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
Gordon wasn't the only one making solid contact: Mize kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Jefferson Davis County only managed eight hits.
Mize's record now sits at 15-9. As for Jefferson Davis County, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 12-2.
Looking ahead, Mize will host Puckett at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wolves have averaged an impressive 7.8 runs per game this season. As for Jefferson Davis County, they will head out on the road to square off against Stringer at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
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