McKinley Tech came into Friday's game having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Coolidge Colts a 24-0 shutout on Friday. McKinley Tech's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Mark Rich was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with five stolen bases and a double. Another player making a difference was Langston Speed, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases.
McKinley Tech's win bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Coolidge, their loss dropped their record down to 2-5.
McKinley Tech will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Jackson-Reed at 4:00 p.m. on April 24th. Jackson-Reed's pitching crew has only allowed 1.9 runs per game this season, so McKinley Tech's hitters will have their work cut out for them. After both having extra time off, Coolidge and Bell will shake off the cobwebs and take on one another at 4:00 p.m. on April 24th. Coolidge is facing Bell at the right time seeing as Bell is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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