There's no place like home for McGavock, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Wednesday. They were the clear victor by an 18-3 margin over the Cheatham County Central Cubs on Thursday. The Raiders' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Montay Keel made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Keel was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Paul Benz, who scored three runs and stole Two bases. while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Cody Calvin, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
McGavock always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .706. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
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| 03/13/25 - Home | 18-3 W |
| 04/25/24 - Home | 17-18 L |
| 04/18/24 - Away | 10-5 W |
| 04/03/23 - Away | 10-0 W |
| 04/20/18 - Home | 12-2 W |
| + 5 more games |
McGavock's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Cheatham County Central, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. McGavock will head out to challenge Donelson Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. McGavock is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season. As for Cheatham County Central, they will venture away from home to take on Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Cheatham County Central has given up an average of 11.8 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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