McDonough had to endure a ten-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on the Mundy's Mill Tigers with a sharp 24-8 victory on Wednesday. The Warhawks' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Elani Vaughan was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Vaughan was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, McDonough got a massive performance out of Kylei Buffington, who scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Sahrenety Brown, who went 2-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and a stolen base.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, McDonough always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .788. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
McDonough's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-9. As for Mundy's Mill, they are on an 11-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. McDonough will take on Woodland at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. McDonough is facing Woodland at the right time seeing as Woodland is stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Mundy's Mill, they will square off against Jonesboro at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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