Claxton had to endure a 13-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against the Savannah Bluejackets on Wednesday as the Claxton Tigers made off with a 21-6 victory. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Tigers' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Michael Hendrix made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits. That's the fewest earned runs he has allowed since back in March of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing Two bases. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in February of 2024.
Hendrix wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Colby Strickland, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, six RBI, and three runs. Strickland also put up a double, which was his first of the season.
Claxton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .733. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
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| 03/12/25 - Home | 21-6 W |
| 04/21/23 - Away | 17-0 W |
| 04/19/23 - Away | 17-0 W |
| 04/18/23 - Home | 17-0 W |
| 04/18/23 - Home | 17-0 W |
| 03/13/19 - Home | 16-0 W |
Claxton's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-8. As for Savannah, their loss was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-5.
Claxton will have a chance to go back-to-back against Savannah: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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