After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Hubbard, McKinley was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Brookfield Warriors, sneaking past 8-7. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Red Dragons also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2016.

Brixton Gilmour
| 04/03/26 vs Brookfield | 10 |
| 03/28/26 vs Champion | 6 |
| 05/24/25 @ Ursuline | 5 |
| 05/15/25 vs Champion | 7 |
| 05/08/25 @ Mineral Ridge | 1 |
| + 6 more games |
Brixton Gilmour was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off ten hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2025. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI and one run. That run was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Vincent Dennis was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Those RBI were his first of the season. Brennen Hodge was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
McKinley's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Brookfield, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Looking ahead, McKinley will square off against Mineral Ridge at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Brookfield, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, an 8-5 defeat against Champion on the 6th.
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