Claymont was sadly handed a defeat on Monday, but Kael Poland did his best to prevent it. Poland turned in nothing short of a gem: he struck out nine batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits.
Even though Poland couldn't lead Claymont over Tuscarawas Valley, he won't have to wait long to try again: the teams have a rematch scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Despite Poland's best efforts to the contrary, Claymont will head into their next match having dropped eight straight matchups dating back to last season. Will Wednesday be the turning point? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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