There's no place like home for Claymont, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They put the hurt on the John Glenn Little Muskies with a sharp 10-3 win on Saturday. Considering the Mustangs' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Brady Fox made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Fox was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances. That stolen base was his first of the season.
Fox wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Nolan McMorrow, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Braylon Meuhlen was another, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Claymont always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .516. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as John Glenn only posted an OBP of .344.
Claymont's victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-6. As for John Glenn, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Claymont wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 2-1 win against Strasburg-Franklin on the 14th. As for John Glenn, they have also already played their next game, an 11-6 victory against Morgan on the 14th.
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