McGehee barely beat Drew Central the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Owls' pitchers stepped up to hand the Pirates a 7-0 shutout on Tuesday. The Owls might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by seven runs or more this season.
Drake Brown
| 03/11/25 @ Fordyce | 16 |
| 04/01/25 vs Drew Central | 12 |
| 03/18/25 vs DeWitt | 11 |
Drake Brown was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over six innings pitched. He is becoming a predictor of McGehee's success: when he posts at least eight strikeouts the team is 2-1 (and 2-3 when he doesn't). Brown was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mason Clemons, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. He has become a key player for McGehee: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 1-3 otherwise.
The win got McGehee back to even at 4-4. As for Drew Central, their defeat was their sixth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 4-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. It'll be a Battle of the Birds when McGehee Owls face off against Crossett Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Drew Central, they will face off against Smackover at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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