Trojans
| 05/06/26 vs Meadville | 6-0 |
| 05/04/26 @ Harbor Creek | 21-4 |
| 04/29/26 vs Erie | 13-3 |
| 04/27/26 @ Warren | 19-1 |
| 04/23/26 vs Harbor Creek | 12-4 |
| + 5 more games |
McDowell had already won nine in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.7 runs) and they went ahead and made it ten on Wednesday. Everything went their way against the Meadville Bulldogs as they made off with a 6-0 win. Considering the Trojans have won eight contests by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Jace O'Neill got the start for McDowell and what a start it was: he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 12 over six innings pitched. Those 12 strikeouts gave O'Neill a new career-high. Andrew Samluk relieved him and did a solid job, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
At the plate, Owen Chylinski and Colton Orlando did most of the damage at the plate: Chylinski went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI, while Orlando went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Owen Stranko, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
McDowell's record now sits at 11-4. As for Meadville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. McDowell will take on rival Cathedral Prep at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Meadville is set to challenge their familiar foe Harbor Creek at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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