Baseball Recap: East Clarendon Wolverines vs. Marion Swamp Foxes

Wolverines
04/29/25 @ Marion | 17 |
04/11/25 vs Mullins | 17 |
04/01/25 vs Kingstree | 14 |
04/11/25 vs Mullins | 12 |
04/01/25 vs Kingstree | 10 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask East Clarendon). They were the clear victors by an 18-1 margin over the Marion Swamp Foxes on Tuesday. Considering the Wolverines have won 12 matchups by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Cooper Goff made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since April 1st.
In other pitching news, Evan Lee looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March.
Back at the plate, Dawson Beard was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since April 1st. The team also got some help courtesy of Hunter Mixon, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
The win was the fifth in a row for East Clarendon, bringing their record up to 18-6. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Marion, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-11.
Coming up, East Clarendon will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Socastee at 6:30 p.m. As for Marion, they will challenge Loris at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Lions' pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so the Swamp Foxes' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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