Polytech was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against McKean on Friday. The Panthers were the clear victors by a 12-1 margin over the Highlanders. The Panthers haven't had any issues with the Highlanders recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Makai Parker
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Makai Parker and Zayne Collins made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Parker pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Collins pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Polytech is 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 1-5 otherwise. At the plate, Parker got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI, while Collins went a perfect 2-for-2 with two doubles and two RBI. Those three RBI gave Parker a new career-high.
In other batting news, Deacon Herring was incredible, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, one triple, and one run. Those two hits gave him a new career-high. Cam Allen was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs and one stolen base.
Polytech always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The victory was their first on the road, bumping their record up to 3-6. As for McKean, their loss was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-9.
Coming up, Polytech will face off against Dover at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for McKean, they will challenge Christiana at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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