In what's become a running theme this season, University gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 16-4 margin over the Preston Knights. The high-scoring effort was just what University needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Mason McDonald was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. McDonald was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Mason Chaney and Riley Anderson did most of the damage at the plate: Chaney went 2-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and a double, while Anderson went 3-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a run. Brodee Latocha was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
The victory got University back to even at 13-13. As for Preston, they now have a losing record at 7-8.
University will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against North Marion at 5:00 p.m. University is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season. As for Preston, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Liberty at 5:30 p.m. Preston is facing Liberty at the right time seeing as Liberty is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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