Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Clairton). They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Monessen Greyhounds on Thursday, sneaking past 9-7. The Bears haven't had any issues with the Greyhounds recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
Jae Walker
| 05/08/25 @ Monessen | 6 |
| 03/21/25 vs Bethlehem Center | 4 |
| 04/15/25 @ Serra Catholic | 3 |
| 03/27/25 vs Eden Christian Academy | 2 |
| 03/21/24 vs Brentwood | 2 |
Jae Walker and Jontere Sanders made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Walker struck out six batters over 3.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Sanders pitched 3.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Those six strikeouts gave Walker a new career-high. At the plate, Walker went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI, while Sanders went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and one run.
In other batting news, Jeffery Thompson III was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March. Quintin Thompson was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Clairton's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-11. As for Monessen, their defeat was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-15.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: the Greyhounds beat Clairton by a score of 8-7 later that day.
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