If McKinley was feeling good fresh off their 25-1 takedown of East on Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Red Dragons fell just short of the Chaney Cowboys by a score of 5-4 on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Red Dragons of the 17-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
Airiana Jones
| 04/24/25 @ Chaney | 12 |
| 04/21/25 @ East | 7 |
| 04/14/25 @ Struthers | 8 |
Airiana Jones spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on three hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, McKinley saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Abby Noland, who went 2-for-4 with two runs.
McKinley's defeat dropped their record down to 2-13. As for Chaney, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 7-7 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. McKinley will host Lakeview at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Chaney, they will welcome Struthers at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in the Cowboys' favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while the Wildcats have been banged up by nine consecutive losses on the road.
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