Clyde-Savannah is 1-9 against Williamson since May of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Golden Eagles will challenge the Marauders at 4:45 p.m. Clyde-Savannah is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
Clyde-Savannah came out on top against Marion on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive 12-run third inning. The Golden Eagles put the hurt on the Black Knights with a sharp 18-1 win. The Golden Eagles haven't had any issues with the Black Knights recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Max Waldron
| 04/30/25 @ Marion | 4 |
| 04/28/25 @ North Rose-Wolcott | 1 |
| 04/25/25 vs Red Creek | 3 |
| 04/22/25 vs Lyons | 1 |
| 04/14/25 @ Red Jacket | 3 |
| + 10 more games |
Max Waldron was a standout: he went 3-for-5 with four runs, two stolen bases, and three RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Derek Cole, who went 1-for-2 with three runs, four RBI, and one double.
Clyde-Savannah always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .643. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, Williamson suffered their biggest loss since May 7, 2024 on Tuesday. They came up short against Gananda Central, falling 16-6.
Caiden Watson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one RBI. That triple was his first of the season. Spencer Blauvelt was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI.
Clyde-Savannah's record now sits at 4-5. As for Williamson, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-2.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Clyde-Savannah has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Williamson 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.
Clyde-Savannah couldn't quite get it done against Williamson when the teams last played back in April as they fell 9-4. Can the Golden Eagles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
