The Mount Greylock Regional Mounties will take on the McCann Tech Hornets at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Mount Greylock Regional has now lost seven straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since April 24.
Mount Anthony hit Mount Greylock Regional with a six-run second inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Mounties came up short against the Patriots, falling 8-2.
Meanwhile, McCann Tech got themselves on the board against Lee on Monday, but Lee never followed suit. They put the hurt on the Wildcats with a sharp 10-0 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Hornets considering their two-run performance the match before.
Hayden Barrett made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Zach Howland, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Brody Smith, who went 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
McCann Tech has been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten games. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-5 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for Mount Greylock Regional, their loss dropped their record down to 5-12.
Mount Greylock Regional came up short against McCann Tech when the teams last played two weeks ago, falling 7-4. Will the Mounties have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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