For the second straight game, Clinton will face off against Tupelo. The Arrows are taking a road trip to face off against the Golden Wave at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Clinton's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Tupelo's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Clinton took a seven-run loss the last time they faced off against Tupelo, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Arrows sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 win over the Golden Wave on Tuesday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Arrows.
Clinton got a great performance from Parker Burrow as he tossed 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Burrow has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ethan Dodson, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Clinton hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in nine consecutive contests.
Clinton's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-6. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games. As for Tupelo, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-12 record this season.
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