McKenzie Claims Road Shutout at Martin
Although the McKenzie Rebels took the win Thursday afternoon against the Westview Charger baseball team at home, pitcher Brady Gardner struck out nine for his team that day. Photo by Clinton Smith Photography
BY JIM STEELE
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MARTIN (April 14) – Jackson Cassidy delivered seven solid innings on the hill as McKenzie blanked host Westview 3-0 Thursday.
Cassidy allowed five hits and two walks while striking out seven.
The Rebels and Chargers were locked up in a scoreless draw when McKenzie pushed a run across in the sixth, then added two insurance runs in the top of the seventh.
McKenzie’s Hayden Hixon and Cassidy each had run-scoring singles. Ty Anderson also had an RBI. Zayden McCaslin and Tate Surber singled while Jake McDaniel doubled.
Garner Anderson had a good day at the plate for Westview. He was 3-3 with a double. Luke Beam also had a double. Cade Spaulding singled.
Brady Gardner gave up a run on two hits while striking out nine for the Chargers.
Both teams left seven men on base.
