Midland Trail's game on Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They blew past the Pocahontas County Warriors 18-2. The high-scoring effort was just what Midland Trail needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Will Mcgraw made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Mcgraw has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Mcgraw was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Midland Trail let Thad Brown and Jamison Swafford loose on the outfield. Brown went 4-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple, while Swafford went 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Aiden Maichle, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Midland Trail's victory bumped their record up to 11-16-1. As for Pocahontas County, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-12-2.
As of now, neither Midland Trail nor Pocahontas County have any future games scheduled.
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