Plano had lost five straight at home dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 4-7-1 to make it six. They came up short against the McKinney Lions, falling 12-2. Wildcats fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Lions since Wednesday.
As for McKinney, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-4-1. Considering they have won six contests by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
For McKinney's part, they gave Luke Leishman the start and clearly made the right call: he struck out six batters over 3.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). Leishman has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Jacob Kuhn was incredible, going 4-for-5 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyson Todd, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two RBI and one run.
Coming up, Plano will look to defend their home field on Friday against Allen at 7:30 p.m. As for McKinney, they will head out on the road to challenge Lebanon Trail at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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