Draughn came tearing into Friday's game with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. Everything went their way against the Owen Warhorses as they made off with an 11-3 win. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 7-5 last Tuesday.
Griffin Stephens spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks. He has become a key player for Draughn: the team is 6-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 3-4 otherwise.
At the plate, Jacob Mull was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Draughn is undefeated when Mull posts two or more runs, but 4-5 otherwise. Chase Yambor was another key player, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
Wildcats
| 04/04/25 @ Owen | 12 |
| 04/01/25 vs Owen | 6 |
| 03/27/25 vs Mitchell | 2 |
| 03/25/25 vs Mitchell | 11 |
| 03/21/25 vs Avery County | 8 |
| + 19 more games |
Mull wasn't the only one making solid contact: Draughn kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Draughn pushed their record up to 9-5 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Owen, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-12.
Draughn has already played their next matchup, a 7-1 victory against Madison on the 8th. As for Owen, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 12-6 loss against Mitchell on the 8th.
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