Clark proved they can win big last Thursday (they won by six) but on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Western Warriors and snuck past 5-3. For Clark, this counts as revenge for the 8-5 loss Western walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2023.
Cole Baren made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Baren was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Baren wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jack Lewandowski, who went 2-for-3 with a double. Lewandowski has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Clark's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Western, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clark will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Sports Leadership & Management, where first pitch is scheduled at 3:30 p.m. As for Western, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Desert Pines at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Desert Pines is coming into the contest with three straight victories on the road, so Western will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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