The home team had won the previous three meetings between McCutcheon and West Lafayette, and McCutcheon kept the tradition alive. The Mavericks walked away with a 7-3 victory over the Red Devils on Monday. The Mavericks haven't had any issues with the Red Devils recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive win against them.
Chance Henderson looked comfortable as he tossed 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up a single walk any time he's pitched this season.
Mekyel Almond
| 05/10/25 vs Western Boone | 3 |
| 05/26/25 vs West Lafayette | 2 |
| 04/26/25 @ Rossville | 2 |
| 04/18/25 @ Twin Lakes | 2 |
| 04/12/25 vs Huntington North | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
At the plate, Mekyel Almond was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. McCutcheon is undefeated when Almond posts two or more runs, but 10-11 otherwise. Brennan Johnson was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
McCutcheon always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .529. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
McCutcheon pushed their record up to 15-11 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.2 runs over those games. As for West Lafayette, they now have a losing record of 11-12.
McCutcheon and West Lafayette are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Mavericks will take on Lafayette Jefferson at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. McCutcheon's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bronchos have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season. As for West Lafayette, they will square off against Western at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Panthers will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Red Devils surely won't give up without a fight.
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