Oberlin extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 2-7 in the process. They lost 13-6 to the Clearview Clippers. The Phoenix were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Clippers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Oberlin saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Drew Walter, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run. Another was Jackson Cikalo, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
As for Clearview, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-6. The result was nothing new for the Clippers, who have now won three matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
On Clearview's side, Sean Mettler spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered six earned runs on eight hits and racked up 14 Ks. Mettler also tossed a walk, which is notable because the Clippers are 3-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 0-5 otherwise.
At the plate, Jahmir Sims was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. He is becoming a predictor of Clearview's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 1-5 when he doesn't). Nathan Bristor was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Oberlin will square off against rival Columbia at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Clearview is set to challenge their familiar foe Wellington at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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