Waverly won the last time they faced McClain and things went their way on Friday too. Waverly walked away with a 9-6 victory over McClain.
Lexi Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ava Robertson, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Hayden Jones, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Robertson wasn't the only one making solid contact: Waverly kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's a new trend for Waverly: they were averaging 5.6 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 contests they've averaged 9.4.
Waverly's record now sits at 3-7. As for McClain, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Waverly will square off against Wheelersburg at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for McClain, they will take on Chillicothe at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Cavaliers' pitching crew has only allowed 1.9 runs per game this season, so the Tigers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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