Shannon sends Tigers to victory
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The Highland County Press-
McClain gained a fourth South Central Ohio League win Monday, as they defeated the East Clinton Astros 4-2 at Mitchell Park.
The big inning for the Tigers came in the bottom of the sixth.
With two outs and the bases empty, Dylan Trefz was hit by a pitch. Devin Trefz and Shawn Haddox followed with walks to keep the inning going.
Brent Shannon, a senior, delivered a clutch hit with a shot up the middle, plating two runs for Tigers. Shannon led Tiger hitters at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBIs and three stolen bases.
[[In-content Ad]]The hit by Shannon, who signed to play college baseball with Capital University earlier on Monday, proved to be plenty for starting pitcher Kyle Flora, as he retired the Astros in order in the top of seventh to seal the win for the Tigers.
Flora, a senior, went the distance for the Tigers. He struck out eight Astro batters while allowing no earned runs.
EC stands at 0-6 in the SCOL and 0-13 overall.
The Tigers (4-3, 6-7) travel to VA Memorial Stadium to take on the Vinton County Vikings for a 7 p.m. start in a non-league game. The Lady Tigers will play the first game at 5 p.m.
The big inning for the Tigers came in the bottom of the sixth.
With two outs and the bases empty, Dylan Trefz was hit by a pitch. Devin Trefz and Shawn Haddox followed with walks to keep the inning going.
Brent Shannon, a senior, delivered a clutch hit with a shot up the middle, plating two runs for Tigers. Shannon led Tiger hitters at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBIs and three stolen bases.
[[In-content Ad]]The hit by Shannon, who signed to play college baseball with Capital University earlier on Monday, proved to be plenty for starting pitcher Kyle Flora, as he retired the Astros in order in the top of seventh to seal the win for the Tigers.
Flora, a senior, went the distance for the Tigers. He struck out eight Astro batters while allowing no earned runs.
EC stands at 0-6 in the SCOL and 0-13 overall.
The Tigers (4-3, 6-7) travel to VA Memorial Stadium to take on the Vinton County Vikings for a 7 p.m. start in a non-league game. The Lady Tigers will play the first game at 5 p.m.