Pioneers
| 05/15/25 vs Meridian | 11-1 |
| 05/13/25 vs Harrison | 12-2 |
| 05/08/25 vs Ogemaw Heights | 16-1 |
| 05/07/25 @ Beaverton | 5-4 |
| 05/03/25 @ Pinconning | 7-1 |
| + 5 more games |
Clare waltzed into their game on Thursday with nine straight wins... but they left with ten. They were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over the Meridian Mustangs. The Pioneers have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Mustangs, too.
Jayden Arthur made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up a single earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ryan Louch, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Lincoln Older was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run.
Clare was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .400 or higher in three consecutive contests.
Clare's victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-4-1. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Meridian, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season.
Clare will venture away from home to face off against Standish-Sterling at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Meridian, they will host Sault Area at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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