Montgomery County dropped their record down to 8-4 on Thursday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins on the road. They fell 5-2 to the Clopton Hawks. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Hawks apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
As for Clopton, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games.
For Clopton's part, Adam Matheny was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Matheny has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single hit in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one run and one RBI.
Matheny wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Mick Evans, who went 1-for-2 with two runs. Adam Lindsay also deserves some recognition as he hit his first doubles of the season.
Looking ahead, Montgomery County will welcome Russellville at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Indians will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Wildcats surely won't give up without a fight. As for Clopton, they will face off against North Callaway at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Thunderbirds' pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so the Hawks' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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