It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Hornell ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They skirted past the Midlakes Screaming Eagles 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Red Raiders have posted since May 9, 2024.
Aaron McInerney
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Aaron McInerney made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.
In other pitching news, PJ Picco tossed a big game, striking out ten batters over five innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits.
Back at the plate, Brody Flaitz and Sheamus Khork did most of the damage at the plate: Flaitz went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and two RBI, while Khork went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Hornell's record is now 2-8. As for Midlakes, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-7.
Hornell wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 12-1 loss against Wellsville on the 12th. As for Midlakes, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 10-9 win against Bishop Kearney on the 12th.
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