In what's become a running theme this season, McNary gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They blew past the McDaniel Mountain Lions 16-5. The win was a breath of fresh air for McNary as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Carter Hawley made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Hawley has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hawley was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Jordan Araiza was incredible, going 2-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Jake Allen, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base.
McNary now has a winning record of 10-9. As for McDaniel, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. McNary will take on West Salem at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. West Salem is coming into the contest with four straight defeats on the road, meaning McNary will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for McDaniel, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Roosevelt at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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