McClain lost against Logan Elm back in May of 2018, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Tigers fell just short of the Braves by a score of 3-2. The Tigers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Conner Chandler was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Chandler was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run. Those stolen bases marked the first that he has snagged this season.
Chandler wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Alex Perie, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI. That double was Perie's first of the season.
McClain's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Logan Elm, they moved to 2-9 with that win, which also ended their nine-game losing streak.
McClain and Logan Elm could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Ohio Rankings. McClain (ranked 507th) will meet Waverly (ranked 218th) at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Logan Elm will take on Unioto at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday with a big rank disadvantage (460 vs. 131).
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