Northern Adirondack hasn't had much luck against Northeastern Clinton recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Bobcats will face off against the Cougars at 4:30 p.m. Northern Adirondack has given up an average of 14 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Northern Adirondack is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their seventh straight game on Wednesday. They came up short against Moriah, falling 21-2.
Brayden Bushey
| 05/07/25 @ Moriah | 2 |
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Brayden Bushey was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run. He is becoming a predictor of Northern Adirondack's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 2-1 (and 0-6 when he doesn't).
Northeastern Clinton couldn't beat Franklin Academy on Tuesday even though they stacked seven runs on them in the fourth inning. The two teams finished up on equal footing with a 13-13 draw.
Northeastern Clinton's tie makes their record 4-5-1 this season. As for Northern Adirondack, their loss dropped their record down to 2-7.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Northern Adirondack has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Northeastern Clinton struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7.4 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Northern Adirondack suffered a grim 9-1 defeat to Northeastern Clinton when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Can the Bobcats avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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