McClain had lost five straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 2-8 to make it six. They came up short against the Washington Blue Lions, falling 7-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 7-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Conner Chandler put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Chandler was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one triple. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season.
As for Washington, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-4 record. They not only won on Monday, but they posted their biggest win since May 20, 2024 (when they won 8-1).
On Washington's side, the result came thanks to Will Miller's shutout, as he gave up just two hits and racked up 11 Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Aden Osborne, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and two runs. Gavin Coffman was another key player, going 1-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run.
While McClain 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 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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