Baseball Game Preview: Clyde Bulldogs vs. Jim Ned Indians

For the second straight game, Clyde will face off against Jim Ned. The Bulldogs will be playing at home against the Indians at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Clyde 3.9, Jim Ned 2.9) so any runs scored will be well earned.

Clyde was handed a 11-run loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 win over Jim Ned. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Bulldogs have posted since March 5th.

Aidan Spurlock spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.

Easton Allred

Hits (Career)

04/11/25 @ Jim Ned	2
03/17/25 vs Grape Creek	1
03/07/25 @ Graham	1
02/28/25 vs Early	1

On the hitting side, Clyde saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Easton Allred, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI. Those two hits gave Allred a new career-high.

Clyde is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-5-1 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.1 runs over those games. As for Jim Ned, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 17-4.

Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Clyde has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .516. However, it's not like Jim Ned struggles in that department as they've averaged .539. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.