On Thursday, Clarksville got themselves on the board against Pottsville, but Pottsville never followed suit. Everything went their way against the Pottsville Apaches as they made off with a 10-0 victory. That ten run margin sets a new team best for Clarksville this season.
Talan Case was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over five innings pitched. Case has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Case was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nathan Powell, who went 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Phillip Taylor, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Clarksville pushed their record up to 7-4 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for Pottsville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Clarksville will square off against Farmington at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Pottsville, they will head out on the road to take on Booneville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Booneville will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Pottsville surely won't give up without a fight.
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