Baseball Preview: Bennett Clippers vs. Washington Jaguars
Bennett is 9-0 against Washington since March of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Bennett Clippers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Washington Jaguars at 4:00 p.m. After the pair made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Monday.
Bennett came tearing into Friday's matchup with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.5 runs) and they left with even more momentum. Everything went their way against the Indians as they made off with a 12-5 win. Bennett might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won four matches by seven runs or more this season.
Meanwhile, Washington came into Friday's contest having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They put the hurt on Pocomoke with a sharp 12-1 victory on Friday. Washington's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last four games.
Evan Dryden spent all five innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered one run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up ten Ks.
On the hitting side, Washington let Braden Corbin and Mike Stoner loose on the outfield. Corbin went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a stolen base, while Stoner scored two runs while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Jon Klass, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Bennett's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-2. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs per game. As for Washington, their victory bumped their record up to 3-8.
Bennett was able to grind out a solid win over Washington in their previous meeting back in April of 2023, winning 13-8. Does Bennett have another victory up their sleeve, or will Washington turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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