Chester County has been on the road for two straight, but on Monday they'll finally head home. They will take on the McNairy Central Bobcats at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Chester County is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
Last Friday, it was close, but Chester County sidestepped Bolivar Central for a 5-4 victory.
The team relied heavily on Hunter McLemore, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought match, but McNairy Central had to settle for an 8-7 defeat against Fayette Academy on Saturday.
Logan Kiestler 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 Ethan Johnston, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.
Chester County's win bumped their record up to 20-2. As for McNairy Central, their loss dropped their record down to 9-15.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Chester County has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like McNairy Central struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.7. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Chester County took their victory against McNairy Central in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 10-2. Does Chester County have another victory up their sleeve, or will McNairy Central turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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