Clover Hill's game on Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They walked away with a 12-9 victory over the L.C. Bird Skyhawks. The win continues a trend for the Cavaliers in their matchups with the Skyhawks: they've now won six in a row.
Noah Putney was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 11 over 5.2 innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Clover Hill is undefeated when Putney posts two or more runs, but 2-6 otherwise.
Carson Hupp
| 04/16/26 @ L.C. Bird | 3 |
| 03/31/26 vs Manchester | 1 |
| 04/24/25 @ Monacan | 1 |
| 04/22/25 vs James River Midlothian | 1 |
| 04/21/25 @ Cosby | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Carson Hupp, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, three stolen bases, and three runs. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Clayton Washington was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Clover Hill kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
The victory was their first on the road, bumping their record up to 5-6. As for L.C. Bird, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Clover Hill is set to face off against their familiar foe Powhatan at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, L.C. Bird will take on rival Midlothian at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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