The McEwen Warriors will head out to take on the East Hickman County Eagles at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday. McEwen has given up an average of 8.9 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
McEwen managed to slip by McKenzie the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Warriors lost 13-5 to the Rebels on Tuesday.
Kainan Gill made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Jack Grigsby was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one RBI.
Meanwhile, East Hickman County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-1 heartbreaker at the hands of Hickman County. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Eagles have suffered since March 6, 2025.
East Hickman County saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Duane Lampley, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
East Hickman County's defeat dropped their record down to 6-19. As for McEwen, their loss dropped their record down to 7-11-1.
East Hickman County's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: McEwen hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .354. It's a different story for East Hickman County, though, as they've only averaged .243. Will they be able to contain McEwen's hitters?
McEwen suffered a grim 8-1 defeat to East Hickman County when the teams last played back in March of 2025. Can the Warriors avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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