Mavericks
| 05/15/25 vs Hamilton Heights | 4-0 |
| 05/10/25 vs Greenfield-Central | 10-0 |
| 05/10/25 vs Western Boone | 17-16 |
McCutcheon had won three straight at home, but on Thursday they bumped their record up to 10-10 to make it four. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Hamilton Heights Huskies a 4-0 shutout. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Mavericks also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2024.
Sam Swank tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out 11 over six innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, McCutcheon saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jon Riley, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
As for Hamilton Heights, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-14 record this season. They just can't catch a break and have now endured five losses in a row.
On Hamilton Heights' side, they got a good showing from Kaden Lawson, who pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, Lawson gave up only zero walks, the fewest he's had since back in May of 2024.
Coming up, McCutcheon will look to defend their home field on Friday against Tri-West Hendricks at 6:00 p.m. The Bruins will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Mavericks surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hamilton Heights, they will challenge Rensselaer Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Huskies are facing the Bombers at the right time seeing as the Bombers are stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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