McClain posted their closest victory since April 10th on Wednesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Hillsboro Indians 2-1. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 8-4 on Monday.
Connor Chandler
| 04/06/26 @ Chillicothe | 5 |
| 04/20/26 @ Jackson | 3 |
| 04/24/26 @ North Adams | 2 |
| 04/29/26 @ Hillsboro | 1 |
| 04/15/26 @ Washington | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
Connor Chandler was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. He has become a key player for McClain: the team is undefeated when he allows at most two earned runs, but 6-7 otherwise. Chandler was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March.
Chandler wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kolton Lamb, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI. That's the most RBI Lamb has posted over his last 13 contests.
McClain kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in six consecutive games.
McClain is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-7 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Hillsboro, they now have a losing record of 8-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. McClain will face off against Miami Trace at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Hillsboro, they will square off against Eastern at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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