For the second straight game, McLean County will face off against Muhlenberg County. The Cougars will be playing in front of their home fans against the Mustangs at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. McLean County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, McLean County didn't have quite enough to beat Muhlenberg County and fell 8-7.
For Muhlenberg County's part, Carver Rice made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Rice also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Muhlenberg County is 5-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 1-4 otherwise. Rice was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kayson Vincent, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three RBI, one run, and one double. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Kam Gettings was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI.
Muhlenberg County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
McLean County's defeat ended an eight-game streak of away wins and brought them to 16-6. As for Muhlenberg County, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Muhlenberg County's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: McLean County hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .329. It's a different story for Muhlenberg County, though, as they've only averaged .245. Will they be able to contain McLean County's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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