Cougars
| 03/30/26 vs Owensboro Catholic | 0 |
| 03/28/26 vs Daviess County | 4 |
| 03/27/26 @ Lyon County | 12 |
| 03/26/26 @ Trinity | 6 |
| 03/24/26 vs Owensboro | 1 |
| + 6 more games |
The McLean County Cougars will head out on the road to take on the Trigg County Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. McLean County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
McLean County came into their game on Monday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 10-0 to Owensboro Catholic. The game marked the first time this season in which the Cougars were not able to get on the board.
Webster County hit Trigg County with a six-run seventh inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Wildcats took a 10-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Trojans. The Wildcats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
James Garnett was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Cannon Scott was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Trigg County's defeat dropped their record down to 3-9. As for McLean County, their loss dropped their record down to 8-3.
McLean County's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's contest. The Cougars have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Trigg County, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will McLean County continue to outrun the ball?
McLean County got the 'W' in their previous matchup back in March of 2024 against Trigg County by a conclusive 7-1 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Cougars since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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