McDonald County had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the six-run drubbing they dealt Carthage on Friday. The Mustangs blew past the Tigers 12-6. The Mustangs not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since March 30th (when they won 16-8).
Devyn Epling was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over 4.2 innings pitched. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because McDonald County is 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 4-11 otherwise. Epling was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one run and one RBI.

Corbyn Sanderson
| 04/24/26 vs Carthage | 3 |
| 04/21/26 @ Aurora | 1 |
| 04/09/26 vs Seneca | 1 |
| 04/04/26 @ Branson | 1 |
| 04/02/26 vs Diamond | 1 |
In other batting news, Corbyn Sanderson was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Jake O'Brien was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
McDonald County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .556. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
McDonald County's record is now 6-12. As for Carthage, their loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 8-12.
Looking ahead, McDonald County will face off against Cassville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Carthage, they will be playing at home against Marshfield at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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