For the second straight game, McGavock will face off against Hillsboro. The Raiders are taking a road trip to square off against the Burros at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. McGavock has given up an average of 12 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
McGavock fell victim to Hillsboro and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They lost 18-0 to the Burros. The Raiders have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Hillsboro's part, Michael Gooch, Jr. made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Gooch, Jr. has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Hillsboro is 6-1 when Gooch, Jr. posts two or more runs, but 4-11 otherwise.
In other batting news, Justin Umares was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three doubles, and three RBI. Those three doubles gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Cyrus Conner, who went 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base.
Hillsboro was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They are a perfect 8-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
McGavock's defeat dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Hillsboro, their record now sits at 10-12.
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