McLean County took a 13-run loss the last time they faced off against Caldwell County, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Cougars narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Tigers 6-4. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Cougars.

Layden Bozarth
| 03/21/26 vs Caldwell County | 8 |
| 03/10/26 @ Webster County | 4 |
| 05/14/25 @ Daviess County | 5 |
| 04/29/25 @ Ohio County | 2 |
| 04/26/25 vs Warren East | 4 |
| + 2 more games |
Layden Bozarth made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over 6.1 innings while giving up four earned runs off seven hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March of 2025. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles.
McLean County's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Caldwell County, with the defeat, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 4-2.
Looking ahead, McLean County will venture away from home to square off against Grayson County at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Caldwell County, they will host Union County at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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