Canon-McMillan lost to Mt. Lebanon back in March, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Big Macs came out on top against the Blue Devils by a score of 8-3. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Big Macs.
Canon-McMillan got a great performance from Brooke Bumer as she struck out 11 batters over 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Bumer has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
Hailey Swope
| 04/17/25 vs Mt. Lebanon | 3 |
| 03/17/25 vs Peters Township | 2 |
| 04/11/25 vs Pine-Richland | 1 |
| 04/04/25 vs Butler | 1 |
| 04/02/25 vs Trinity | 1 |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Hailey Swope, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Skylah Steban, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Canon-McMillan hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least four batters in four consecutive matches.
Canon-McMillan's record now sits at 8-6. As for Mt. Lebanon, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Canon-McMillan will take on Hempfield Area at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Spartans will roll in looking for their 14th straight win, something the Big Macs surely won't give up without a fight. As for Mt. Lebanon, they will face off against Butler at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. The Golden Tornado have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.77 runs per game on average), something the Blue Devils will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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