Wellington had lost seven games at home dating back to last season, but after bumping their record up to 6-6 on Tuesday that streak is in the rearview. They came out on top against the Clearview Clippers by a score of 13-9. With that victory, the Dukes brought their scoring average up to 6.4 runs per game.
Gabe Toth and Trey Moore were major factors no matter where they played. Throwing, Toth didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Moore tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Toth also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Wellington is 2-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 4-5 otherwise. At the plate, Toth went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double, while Moore went 1-for-5 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That double was Toth's first of the season.
Connor Sheppard
| 04/22/25 vs Clearview | 4 |
| 04/07/25 @ Clearview | 2 |
| 03/31/25 @ Western Reserve | 2 |
| 04/15/25 @ Firelands | 1 |
| 04/14/25 vs Columbia | 1 |
In other batting news, Wellington got a massive performance out of Connor Sheppard, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with four stolen bases and three runs. Those four stolen bases gave Sheppard a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Brandon Perez, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
Wellington hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Clearview struck out nine times.
As for Clearview, their loss dropped their record down to 3-8. The defeat continues a trend for them in their meetings with Wellington: they've now lost nine in a row.
On Clearview's side, Xavier Rivera made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Another player making a difference was Walmalier Maldonado, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wellington will take on Keystone at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Wildcats will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something the Dukes surely won't give up without a fight. As for Clearview, they will face off against Columbia at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Raiders' pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so the Clippers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
