Baseball Recap: McLean County Cougars vs. McKenzie Tigers
McLean County can now show off six landslide victories after their most recent game on Saturday. They blew past the McKenzie Tigers 22-6. McLean County's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Hayden Hudson was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits (he also only allowed one walk). Hudson was even better at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jax Lee, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Houston Whitaker, who scored three runs while going 3-for-5.
McLean County's win bumped their record up to 6-4. As for McKenzie, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-10 record this season.
McLean County didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 10-3 victory vs. Jackson County on the 1st. McKenzie has also already played their next contest, a 13-7 loss against Greenville on the 1st.
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