McGavock was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 11-1 to the Overton Bobcats, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to McGavock of the 10-9 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Overton's part, Liam Henderson spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on zero hits and racked up eight Ks. Henderson has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kyree Christian, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Reese Christison, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
McGavock's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Overton, their win bumped their record up to 11-9.
While McGavock had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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