The MacArthur Generals will play host again on Thursday to welcome the Meridian Hawks, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
MacArthur scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They blew past Decatur Eisenhower 17-2. The victory was just what MacArthur needed coming off of a 16-0 defeat in their prior match.
Aiden Bruce made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and not a single walk). Bruce was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Sean Abraham was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3. Mason McCay was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, the third road matchup was the charm for Meridian, as they earned their first road win of the season. They won by a run and slipped past Tuscola 5-4.
MacArthur's win bumped their record up to 3-7. As for Meridian, their victory bumped their record up to 2-6.
MacArthur might still be hurting after the 11-1 loss they got from Meridian in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will MacArthur have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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