If Westview was feeling good fresh off their 13-4 takedown of University School of Jackson on Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Chargers fell just short of the McKenzie Rebels by a score of 2-1 on Thursday. The Chargers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Rebels apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Jack Hays Allen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on seven hits.
On the hitting side, Westview saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Graham Simpson, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one RBI. Casen Spaulding was another, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one stolen base.
Westview has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 16-4 record this season. Even worse, they were so close so many times: the losses came by an average of only one runs. As for McKenzie, they pushed their record up to 10-9 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Westview will face off against Crockett County at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for McKenzie, they will take on Gleason at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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