Carlisle has won three straight games at home (dating back to last season), while McLean County has won three straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Indians will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on the Cougars at 5:30 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Thursday, Carlisle was able to grind out a solid victory over Mason County, taking the game 8-3.
Meanwhile, McLean County posted their closest win since May 10, 2024 on Thursday. They skirted past Mason County 3-1.
Jaelin Groves spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up ten Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Jax Lee was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing three bases. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024. Corbin Martin was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and one RBI.
McLean County hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in five consecutive matchups.
McLean County's victory bumped their record up to 7-4. As for Carlisle, their win bumped their record up to 2-0.
Carlisle couldn't quite finish off McLean County in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 and fell 7-5. Will the Indians have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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