East Clarendon scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Hemingway Tigers a 15-0 shutout. The high-scoring effort was just what East Clarendon needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Whit Nesbitt and Graham Newsome made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Nesbitt tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Newsome pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). At the plate, Nesbitt scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances, while Newsome scored two runs while going 1-for-1. Nesbitt is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, Cullen Mckenzie was a standout: he scored two runs while going 1-for-1. Another player making a difference was Walker Partee, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
East Clarendon has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season. As for Hemingway, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
East Clarendon will have a chance to go back-to-back against Hemingway: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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