Clay is 8-2 against Baker County since February of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Blue Devils will face off against the Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. Clay will aim to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
Clay is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Westside with a sharp 16-1 win. The Blue Devils' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Lukas Moore
| 02/19/26 vs Creekside | 7 |
| 04/08/26 vs Ridgeview | 5 |
| 02/12/26 @ Bishop Kenny | 4 |
| 04/03/26 vs Trinity Christian Academy | 3 |
| 03/19/26 vs Menendez | 3 |
| + 2 more games |
Lukas Moore was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has become a key player for Clay: the team is 3-1 when he allows at most one hit, but 10-12 otherwise. Moore was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and four RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in February.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Caden Looney, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Peyton McCrae, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Clay kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Baker County made easy work of ED White on Wednesday and carried off a 9-2 victory. The win continues a trend for the Wildcats in their matchups with the Commanders: they've now won four in a row.
Bryce Turner was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Reece Pollitt, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
The victory got Clay back to even at 13-13. As for Baker County, their win bumped their record up to 15-11.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Clay has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Baker County struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.8 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Clay got the 'W' in their previous meeting back in February against Baker County by a conclusive 11-0 score. Will the Blue Devils repeat their success, or do the Wildcats have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
