The McKean Highlanders will face off against the Seaford Bluejays at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. McKean has given up an average of 8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
McKean is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Monday. They lost 14-0 to St. Elizabeth.
Meanwhile, Seaford came into Saturday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Odyssey Charter a 10-0 shutout on Saturday. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Bluejays' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Vince Evans III was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with five stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Kalib Thompson and Ethan Cooper did most of the damage at the plate: Thompson went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple, while Cooper went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave Thompson a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Luke Metzner, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI.
McKean's loss dropped their record down to 6-11-1. As for Seaford, their win bumped their record up to 3-10.
McKean might still be hurting after the 19-1 defeat they got from Seaford in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Highlanders 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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