Clinton Prairie had won four straight on the road, but on Thursday they bumped their record up to 12-4 to make it five. Everything went their way against the Clinton Central Bulldogs as they made off with a 15-4 win. The Gophers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten games by seven runs or more this season.
Sadie Weliver was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over six innings while giving up four earned runs off six hits. Weliver was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs.
In other batting news, Clinton Prairie got a massive performance out of Keera Grizzle, who went 3-for-5 with three runs, two doubles, and two RBI. Grizzle continues to improve, besting her previous run total in each of the last three games she's played. Maddy Wessell was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Gophers
| 05/08/25 @ Clinton Central | 18 |
| 05/07/25 @ Lafayette Central Catholic | 12 |
| 05/06/25 vs Delphi Community | 9 |
| 05/05/25 vs Western Boone | 6 |
| 05/02/25 @ Tipton | 13 |
| + 25 more games |
Clinton Prairie kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
As for Clinton Central, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss they have suffered against Clinton Prairie since May 4, 2021.
On Clinton Central's side, Carly Davison made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run. Another player making a difference was Emily Long, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
Clinton Prairie has already played their next contest, a 13-3 victory against North Montgomery on the 9th. As for Clinton Central, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 6-5 defeat against Southmont on the 9th.
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