Richlands took a six-run defeat the last time they faced off against Clinton, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Richlands Wildcats narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Clinton Dark Horses 6-5. This was payback for the Wildcats, who suffered a 9-3 loss the last time these two teams met.
Lucas Roberts
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Lucas Roberts made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Richlands is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 1-2 otherwise. Roberts was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. That stolen base was his first of the season.
Roberts wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Marcus Branthoover, who went 1-for-2 with one triple and one run. Hayden Turner was another, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
The victory got Richlands back to even at 3-3. As for Clinton, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Richlands Wildcats face off against East Duplin Panthers at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Clinton, they will venture away from home to take on Princeton at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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