While McLane's victory against Madera South wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Highlanders sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 win over the Stallions on Friday. The Highlanders haven't had any issues with the Stallions recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Max Corona
| 03/07/25 @ Kings Christian | 3 |
| 04/25/25 vs Madera South | 2 |
| 04/12/25 vs Sanger | 2 |
| 04/02/25 vs Roosevelt | 2 |
| 03/21/25 vs Madera South | 2 |
| + 8 more games |
The team relied heavily on Max Corona, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. He has become a key player for McLane: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 4-12 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Austin Lassley, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
McLane pushed their record up to 12-12 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.7 runs over those games. As for Madera South, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last ten matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-17-1 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. McLane will face off against Hoover at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Patriots' pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so the Highlanders' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Madera South, they will square off against Torres at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Stallions are facing the Toros at the right time seeing as the Toros are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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