For the second straight game, McEwen will face off against East Hickman County. The Warriors will be playing at home against the Eagles at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. McEwen is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
McEwen took a seven-run loss the last time they faced off against East Hickman County, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Warriors sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-8 win over the Eagles on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Warriors have posted against the Eagles since April 26, 2018.
The team relied heavily on Ben McPherson, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Another player making a difference was Tylon Carter, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
East Hickman County is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-20. Even worse, they were so close so many times: the defeats came by an average of only 2.25 runs. As for McEwen, their win bumped their record up to 8-11-1.
East Hickman County's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: McEwen hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .350. It's a different story for East Hickman County, though, as they've only averaged .249. Will they be able to contain McEwen's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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