With a playoff game on the line, Greenbrier West rose to the challenge on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 12-1 margin over the Midland Trail Patriots. The result was nothing new for Greenbrier West, who have now won nine matches by six runs or more so far this season.
David Lester and Braydon McClung made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Lester tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Meanwhile, McClung tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Lester has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Lester scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-5, while McClung scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Dakota Hamrick was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Chance Hanna was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Greenbrier West is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 13 games, which provided a massive bump to their 11-13 record this season. As for Midland Trail, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-17-1.
Greenbrier West didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 5-3 loss vs. Charleston Catholic on the 14th. Midland Trail does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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