Friday just wasn't the day for Clay County's offense. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Roane County Raiders on Friday. It was the first time this season that Clay County let down their fans at home.
For Roane County's part, Clay County's batters probably weren't too happy with Mahailey Nicholson, who pitched a no hitter and racked up 18 Ks (she gave up no walks). Nicholson has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Raena Stenzel and Lexi Mitchell did most of the damage at the plate: Stenzel scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Mitchell scored a run while going 2-for-4. Joplin Harlan was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with a double.
Clay County's loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 7-6. As for Roane County, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 17-0.
Clay County didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 14-1 defeat vs. Hoover on the 22nd. Roane County has also already played their next matchup, a 10-0 win against Wirt County on the 22nd.
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