For the second straight game, McLane will face off against Sunnyside. The Highlanders will square off against the Wildcats at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
McLane took a eight-run defeat the last time they faced off against Sunnyside, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Highlanders came out on top in a nail-biter against the Wildcats on Tuesday, sneaking past 6-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Highlanders have posted since April 3, 2024.
Ismael Gonon was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Isaac Montes, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
McLane has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-9 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games. As for Sunnyside, their loss dropped their record down to 5-9.
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