Down to the final strike in the seventh inning against Muskogee on senior night, McAlester center fielder Gunner Hodgell had a senior moment.
The senior singled to left field, tying the game 3-3, and a subsequent crack of the bat sent Mike Deak Field into a frenzy. Sophomore left fielder Blake Judkins hit a line drive ground ball through the right field gap to walk it off for the Buffaloes (16-17).
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