After a string of three wins, McLean County's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Owensboro Red Devils by a score of 5-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to McLean County of the 15-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Layden Bozarth made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Houston Whitaker, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
McLean County's loss dropped their record down to 5-3. As for Owensboro, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
McLean County will head out on the road to face off against Hancock County at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. McLean County's pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so Hancock County's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Owensboro, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Henderson County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Henderson County is coming into the matchup with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Owensboro will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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