McLean County fell victim to Muhlenberg County and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. Their tough 18-0 loss to the Muhlenberg County Mustangs might stick with them for a while. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, McLean County's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For Muhlenberg County's part, Bella McCarraher was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. McCarraher was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Joshlynn Noe was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Noe is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Ella Watkins was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
McLean County has not been sharp recently as the team has lost eight of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-15 record this season. As for Muhlenberg County, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. McLean County's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Hopkinsville at 6:15 p.m. on Friday. Muhlenberg County will take on Apollo at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Apollo will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Muhlenberg County surely won't give up without a fight.
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