The McLean County Cougars are taking a road trip to face off against the Male Bulldogs at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. McLean County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
Last Tuesday, McLean County got the win against Brookville by a conclusive 12-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Cougars.
Layden Bozarth made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one RBI.
Connor Mitchuson
| 04/01/25 @ Brookville | 3 |
| 03/20/25 @ Madisonville-North Hopkins | 3 |
| 03/28/25 @ Todd County Central | 2 |
| 03/22/25 vs Trinity | 2 |
| 03/21/25 vs Hancock County | 1 |
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In other batting news, Connor Mitchuson was a standout: he scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He is becoming a predictor of McLean County's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 1-4 when he doesn't). Houston Whitaker was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
McLean County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .435. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Brookville only posted a batting average of .176.
Meanwhile, Male fell victim to Hilliard Bradley and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They came up short against the Jaguars, falling 10-0. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Bulldogs, who until this match were averaging 3.91 runs allowed.
McLean County now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Male, they dropped their record down to 7-4 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Male's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: McLean County has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .453. It's a different story for Male, though, as they've only averaged .362. Will they be able to contain McLean County's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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