Baseball Recap: Clinton Drops Highest Score of Season Against Meridian

Maroons

Team Score (Highest)

04/28/25 @ Meridian	12
04/08/25 vs Meridian	10
04/23/25 @ Bloomington Central Catholic	8
04/01/25 vs Sullivan	8
03/17/25 @ Delavan	6

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Clinton). They put the hurt on the Meridian Hawks with a sharp 12-2 victory on Monday. The Maroons haven't had any issues with the Hawks recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.

Jaeden Bell and Cole Fentress were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Bell pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Fentress didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. Bell also tossed no walks, which is notable because Clinton is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 7-9 otherwise. At bat, Bell went 1-for-5 with two RBI, one run, and one double, while Fentress got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. That's the most runs Fentress has posted over his last 12 matchups.

In other batting news, Clinton let Colton Walker and Ryan Pine run wild. Walker went a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI, while Pine went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Walker is becoming a predictor of Clinton's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 5-10 when he doesn't). Mitchell Cornwell was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.

Clinton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Meridian only managed eight hits.

Clinton's record now sits at 9-10. As for Meridian, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-13.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clinton will host Tuscola at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Meridian, they will welcome Warrensburg-Latham at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Hawks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cardinals have averaged an impressive 8.8 runs per game this season.