It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but McCann Tech ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Chicopee Comp Colts, sneaking past 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Hornets have posted since April 17th.

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Hayden Barrett and Zach Howland did most of the damage at the plate: Barrett went 3-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base, while Howland went 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Those three hits gave Barrett a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Brody Smith, who went 3-for-5 with one stolen base and one RBI.
McCann Tech has been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 12 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.3 runs over those games. As for Chicopee Comp, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.
McCann Tech will take on Mount Everett Regional at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Hornets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season. As for Chicopee Comp, they will square off against Chicopee at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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