Gophers
| 04/24/25 vs Attica | 16-2 |
| 04/22/25 @ Eastern | 11-3 |
| 04/21/25 vs Sheridan | 11-1 |
Clinton Prairie had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Thursday. They were the clear victors by a 16-2 margin over the Attica Red Ramblers. While the Gophers didn't have the best season last year (they finished 8-13), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Sadie Weliver was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, Clinton Prairie let Kadie Fearnow and Brenna Riley run wild. Fearnow went 2-for-3 with three runs and one stolen base, while Riley went 1-for-3 with three runs and two RBI. Fearnow is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Alexis Perez also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Clinton Prairie was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in four consecutive contests.
Clinton Prairie's record now sits at 5-2. As for Attica, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Clinton Prairie will challenge Tri-County at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Attica, they will face off against Parke Heritage at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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