It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but McCrory ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They skirted past the Palestine-Wheatley Patriots 5-4. The win was just what McCrory needed coming off of a 12-3 loss in their prior match.
For Palestine-Wheatley's part, Sara Kate Anderson spent all 7.2 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on four hits. Those 7.2 innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Palestine-Wheatley saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Rhealee McGraw, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
McCrory's victory bumped their record up to 10-5. As for Palestine-Wheatley, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-6 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. McCrory will stay at home for another game and welcome Manila at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. McCrory's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Manila's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Palestine-Wheatley, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Augusta at 4:30 p.m.
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