Clinton had lost four straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 5-13 to make it five. They lost 15-5 to the Big Foot Chiefs. The Cougars were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Chiefs earlier this season, when they won 4-3.
Clinton saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jacob Schoonover, who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That double was Schoonover's first of the season. Gavin Wesling was another, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
As for Big Foot, they moved to 6-11 with that win, which also ended their five-game losing streak. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Big Foot's side, Skylar Jacobs spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks. Jacobs also tossed no walks, which is notable because the Chiefs are undefeated when he allows at most one walk, but 3-11 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Big Foot let Quincy Torrez and Carter Ries run wild. Torrez got on base in three of his five plate appearances with three RBI and one run, while Ries got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs. Those three RBI gave Torrez a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Carson Buchholz, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Clinton is set to square off against their familiar foe Monroe at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Big Foot will challenge rival Edgerton at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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