If McCluer North was feeling good fresh off their 14-0 takedown of McCluer on Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Stars fell just short of the Comets by a score of 6-5 on Thursday. The Stars were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Comets earlier this season, when they won 14-0.
McCluer North got a good showing from Christian Stone, who tossed three innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Stone has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
Jordan Taylor
| 03/25/25 vs Normandy | 5 |
| 04/24/25 vs McCluer | 4 |
| 04/23/25 vs McCluer | 4 |
| 04/22/25 @ Riverview Gardens | 2 |
| 04/15/25 @ University City | 2 |
| + 2 more games |
On the hitting side, Jordan Taylor and Curtis Howard did some serious damage despite the final result: Taylor went 1-for-2 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI, while Howard went 2-for-3 with four stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Taylor has become a key player for McCluer North: the team is 5-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 2-9 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Joseph Kane, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases and one RBI.
McCluer North's defeat dropped their record down to 7-10. As for McCluer, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
Coming up, McCluer North will face off against Ladue Horton Watkins at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for McCluer, they will take on Riverview Gardens at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. The Comets are facing the Rams at the right time seeing as the Rams are stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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