Hancock County, McLean County, and Trinity (Whitesville) all cruised to big wins, while Apollo fell on the road.
Forest Park (Ferdinand), IN 7, Apollo 2
The Eagles allowed three runs in the bottom of the fourth and never fully recovered, losing to Forest Park 7-2. Isaac James and Gunnar Hendricks both drove in runs, while Ross Millburn and Ryleigh Logan each recorded a hit. Milburn started on the mound, allowing three earned runs over five innings and striking out seven, while Aiden Kopczynski came on in relief.
Hancock County 12, Hopkins County Central 3
Porter Hay finished 1-3 with three RBIs to power the Hornets past Hopkins County Central 12-3. Dylan Mucker drove in a pair of runs, Dylan Mucker went 2-4 with an RBI, and Landis Pate drew four walks. Kolby Keown allowed two runs over 3 2/3 innings, while Noah Keown pitched 3 1/3 innings in relief.
McLean County 11, Ohio County 1
Jaelin Groves went 2-5 with four RBIs as the Cougars cruised past Ohio County 11-1. Corbin Martin went 1-4 with two RBIs, while Aden Bolden, Kaysen Bozarth, Jordan Bailey, and Brooks Lynam all drove in runs. On the mound, Layden Bozarth allowed one earned run and struck out 10 over 6 2/3 innings, while Martin recorded the final out.
Trinity (Whitesville) 15, Caverna 0
The Raiders jumped out to a 6-0 first-inning lead and never looked back, shutting out Caverna 15-0. Grant Howard tripled and drove in three, and Kayin Howard and Harrison Barnett both drove in a pair of runs. Grant Howard threw a complete game shutout on the mound, striking out nine over four innings.
