Highlanders, Roadrunners split
The McLennan Highlanders and Angelina Roadrunners split Wednesday's doubleheader in Lufkin.
The Highlanders defeated the Roadrunners 6-4 in game one. Chris Glover got the win on the mound and Jako Kelm picked up the save. Brandon Grudzielanek was 2-4 with two doubles and an RBI. Jerry Murillo hit a two-run homer. Kirby McGuire also recorded an RBI.
Angelina needed an extra inning to defeat McLennan 4-3 in the 10-inning night cap. Dustin Jourdan took the loss for the Highlanders. Brady Sullivan hit a triple and picked up two RBIs. Sydney Daley also had an RBI.
McLennan returns to action on Saturday, traveling to Dallas for a noon doubleheader at Richland.
McLennan 6, Angelina 4
McLennan 310 020 0 – 6 6 1
Angelina 101 110 0 – 4 8 0
Chris Glover, Collin Sharp (4), Jako Kelm (7) and J.T. Stevenson, Mason George (7). Carson Lance, Cody Martin (6) and Matt Waller. WP: Glover; LP: Lance; Save: Kelm. Leading hitters – McLennan: Brandon Grudzielanek (2-4, 2 2B, RBI), Jerry Murillo (1-4, HR, 2 RBI) and Kirby McGuire (0-2, RBI); Angelina: JoJo Valencia (2-4, 2B, HR, RBI), Alex Hrinevich (1-4, 2B, RBI) and Blaine Gillespie (3-3, 2B, RBI). Record: McLennan 2-0.
Angelina 4, McLennan 3
McLennan 002 001 000 0 – 3 2 4
Angelina 000 030 000 1 – 4 6 1
Jack Finnegan, Cole Ridgely (5), Corey Watkins (6), Dustin Jourdan (10) and Mason George. Anthony Doss, Zack Wilson (6), Kevin Roe (8) and Dalton Richardson, Chris Estrada (8). WP: Roe; LP: Jourdan. Leading hitters – McLennan: Brady Sullivan (1-3, 3B, 2 RBI) and Sydney Daley (0-3, RBI); Angelina: Alex Hrinevich (1-3, RBI) and Blaine Gillespie (1-3, RBI). Record: McLennan 2-1.