McDowell can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They walked away with a 12-9 win over the Mountain Heritage Cougars. That result was just more of the same for these two, as McDowell also won the last time the pair played back in February.
Kyson Rinnert made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Rinnert was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
In other pitching news, Aiden Gallion looked comfortable as he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Marshall Lamb was a standout: he scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Brasen Widener was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
On Mountain Heritage's side, Caden Carrol was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Markus Wyatt, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Mountain Heritage was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
McDowell's victory bumped their record up to 7-15. As for Mountain Heritage, their loss dropped their record down to 9-8.
McDowell will be playing in front of their home fans against Patton at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Patton is coming into the contest with three straight defeats on the road, meaning McDowell will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Mountain Heritage, they will challenge Draughn at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Draughn is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
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