OXFORD, Ala. --- In an electrifying opener for the Gulf South Conference tournament at Choccolocco Park, the #1 seed Mississippi College Choctaws (42-6) are set to clash with the #8 seed Lee (20-25) on May 1st.

Series History:
Lee holds a historical advantage with a 16-12 record. Their last encounter on March 26, 2023, saw MC emerge victorious with a 10-8 win. In their last 10 matchups, MC has a 4-6 record, allowing an average of 7.4 runs per game in losses and just 5.5 runs per game in wins.

Inside the Matchup:
Batting Average: MC boasts the 17th best batting average nationally at .347, closely followed by Lee at .322 (ranked 37th).

Pitching: MC showcases an impressive ERA just over two, contrasting sharply with Lee's 7.59 ERA, influenced by 63 wild pitches and 44 hit by pitches.

Defense: Lee prides itself on defense with a .958 fielding percentage compared to MC's .955.

Home Runs: MC ranks 15th in the country with 63 home runs, while Lee sits at 18th place with 60 home runs.

Run Production: MC averages 7.38 runs per game, slightly edging out Lee's 7 runs per game. Combined, they've driven in over 600 runs this season.

Key Players:
For Lee, Alexa Scalzo leads the team with a .391 batting average, 1.021 OPS, and impressive offensive stats.

MC is led by standout players:

• Jordan LaFosse: Batting .427 with a 1.301 OPS, LaFosse has 19 doubles and 14 home runs.

• Kamryn Eaton: Batting .402 with a 1.318 OPS, Eaton has 12 home runs.

• McCall Lee: Batting .391 with a 1.170 OPS, Lee has 14 home runs.

Game Information

Game 1 is scheduled for 6 pm.

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