St. Marys hadn't done well against Chapman recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Bears never let the Irish get on the board and left with a 1-0 win. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 4-2 on Thursday.

Killian McCann
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Not much got past Killian McCann, who gave up just five hits to keep Chapman off the board. McCann also tossed a walk, which is notable because St. Marys is 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 9-12-1 otherwise.
The victory made it two in a row for St. Marys and bumps their season record up to 11-13-1. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 2 run in those games. As for Chapman, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-11 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. St. Marys will welcome El Dorado on Tuesday. The last four games the Wildcats have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Chapman, they will take on Wamego at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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