Clarksville is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 13-3 to the Trinity Lutheran Cougars on Thursday. Clarksville was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Trinity Lutheran apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
For Trinity Lutheran's part, Kowan Gross was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Gross has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Gross was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Jackson Trueblood was incredible, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with three runs, a triple, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Nathan Finke, who went 2-for-5 with five RBI and a run.
Clarksville's defeat dropped their record down to 0-19. As for Trinity Lutheran, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-11.
Clarksville will look to defend their home field on Monday against Crothersville at 5:00 p.m. As for Trinity Lutheran, they will play host again on Saturday to welcome Christian Academy, where first pitch is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. Christian Academy knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matchups -- so hopefully Trinity Lutheran likes a good challenge.
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