McKenzie made up a huge gap compared to their last game against McEwen, but they still couldn't quite topple them. McKenzie put the hurt on McEwen with a sharp 10-3 win on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Rebels, who have now won three matches by seven runs or more so far this season.
Aurora Johnson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jaycee Stafford, who scored a run while going 3-for-5. Aubrey Jackson also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Stafford wasn't the only one working in the hit department: McKenzie kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as McEwen only managed six hits.
McKenzie now has a winning record of 3-2. As for McEwen, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
McKenzie will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central at 5:00 p.m. on April 3. As for McEwen, they will square off against Gibson Southern at 2:00 p.m. on Friday.
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