MCDONALD STIFLES MATHEWS BATS

POLAND OH- Katie McDonald had all the right stuff on Saturday for Poland, allowing zero runs and allowing just 1 hit besting Mathews Mustangs Varsity by a score of 3-0.

The pitching was strong on both sides. McDonald struck out ten, while Emma Gates sat down eight.

One bright spot for Mathews was a double by Olivia Matheny in the first inning.

McDonald pitched Poland to victory. She went seven innings, allowing zero runs on one hit, striking out ten and walking zero.

Gates took the loss for Mathews. The righthander lasted six innings, allowing six hits and three runs while striking out eight and walking one.

The Bulldogs hit one home run on the day. Mary Brant went deep in the fourth inning for her second bomb of the season. Brant led Poland with two hits in three at bats.

Matheny went 1-for-3 at the plate to lead the Mustangs in hits. It was their only hit of the day.