McLoud proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by ten) but on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Purcell Dragons and snuck past 5-3. For McLoud, this counts as revenge for the 6-4 loss Purcell walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March of 2021.
Geronimo Hastings was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits. Hastings was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Hastings wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Casey King, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
McLoud has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 13-15 record this season. As for Purcell, their defeat dropped their record down to 18-18.
McLoud will head out on the road to take on Elk City at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Elk City's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so McLoud's hitters will have their work cut out for them. Purcell does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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