East Lawrence was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took an 11-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the James Clemens Jets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to East Lawrence of the 7-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
For James Clemens' part, Sayde South spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on six hits. South has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, James Clemens let Ava Otero and Sullivan Klopfenstein loose on the outfield. Otero scored two runs while going 2-for-3, while Klopfenstein scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Sydney Plant was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with two RBI.
East Lawrence's defeat dropped their record down to 7-12. As for James Clemens, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 6-17 record this season.
East Lawrence will be playing at home against Good Hope at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for James Clemens, they will head out on the road to challenge Decatur at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. James Clemens is no doubt hoping to put an end to an 11-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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