Tigers gain 2nd win of year with 5-run 7th inning
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The Highland County Press-
The McClain Tigers picked up their second victory of the season Friday night by defeating the East Clinton Astros, 10-6 at East Clinton High School.
The Tigers (1-1, 2-3) jumped on the Astros early, taking a 4-0 lead in the top of the third inning.
EC (0-2/0-6) managed to battle back and held a 6-5 lead going into the top of the seventh.
With one out, the Tigers scored five runs in the final frame.[[In-content Ad]]
Shawn Haddox had the big hit for the Tigers with a one-out double, scoring Zach Puckett and Kyle Flora to give the Tigers the lead for good.
Kyle Flora had a huge day at the plate for the Tigers, going 4-4 with one triple and two RBIs.
Jordan Boles and Zach Rumer both contributed with two hits each for the Tigers.
The winning pitcher was Brent Shannon (2-0). Shannon worked the final 3.1 innings for the Tigers, facing 18 batters and allowing one unearned run.
MHS hosts the Southeastern Panthers Saturday for a noon doubleheader at Mitchell Park.
The Tigers (1-1, 2-3) jumped on the Astros early, taking a 4-0 lead in the top of the third inning.
EC (0-2/0-6) managed to battle back and held a 6-5 lead going into the top of the seventh.
With one out, the Tigers scored five runs in the final frame.[[In-content Ad]]
Shawn Haddox had the big hit for the Tigers with a one-out double, scoring Zach Puckett and Kyle Flora to give the Tigers the lead for good.
Kyle Flora had a huge day at the plate for the Tigers, going 4-4 with one triple and two RBIs.
Jordan Boles and Zach Rumer both contributed with two hits each for the Tigers.
The winning pitcher was Brent Shannon (2-0). Shannon worked the final 3.1 innings for the Tigers, facing 18 batters and allowing one unearned run.
MHS hosts the Southeastern Panthers Saturday for a noon doubleheader at Mitchell Park.