McGehee's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Central Cougars an 18-0 shutout. That looming 18-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Owls yet this season.
Mason Clemons
| 04/22/25 @ Central | 5 |
| 03/11/25 @ Fordyce | 4 |
| 04/10/25 @ Harmony Grove | 2 |
| 04/04/25 @ Dumas | 2 |
| 04/01/25 vs Drew Central | 2 |
Mason Clemons was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). McGehee is undefeated when Clemons allows one or fewer hits, but 3-8 otherwise. Clemons was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with five stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those five stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, McGehee got a massive performance out of Guy Turner, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with six stolen bases and three runs. Turner is becoming a predictor of the Owls' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 4-7 when he doesn't). Drake Beatty was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with four stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
McGehee was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .615. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
McGehee's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-8. As for Central, they are on a 16-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-10.
Looking ahead, McGehee will challenge Drew Central at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Central, they will host Riverview at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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