McGuffey lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Carmichaels, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Thursday's match. The Highlanders didn't even let the Mighty Mikes on the board on Thursday, marking the Highlanders' second-straight 10-0 shutout. The Highlanders were shut out 2-0 the last time they took on the Mighty Mikes, so the Highlanders were just returning the favor.
Lincoln Johnson made a splash 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 five innings pitched. Johnson was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one triple and one stolen base. That triple was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Reno Presto was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Wyatt Hildreth, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs and one stolen base.
McGuffey was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .391. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Highlanders
| 04/17/25 vs Bentworth | 10-0 |
| 04/17/25 vs Carmichaels | 10-0 |
| 04/14/25 vs Brownsville | 5-1 |
| 04/07/25 vs Charleroi | 5-0 |
| 04/03/25 vs Fort Cherry | 10-9 |
McGuffey pushed their record up to 9-4-1 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for Carmichaels, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-5-1 record this season.
McGuffey will face off against Waynesburg Central at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Highlanders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Raiders have averaged an impressive 10.5 runs per game this season. As for Carmichaels, they are taking a road trip to take on Bethlehem Center at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Mighty Mikes are facing the Bulldogs at the right time seeing as the Bulldogs are stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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