Clover Park hasn't had much luck against Franklin Pierce recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Timberwolves will host the Cardinals at 4:00 p.m.
Clover Park managed to slip by Eatonville the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Timberwolves lost 9-3 to the Cruisers on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Franklin Pierce never let their opponents score on Wednesday. They blew past Foss 27-0. The Cardinals might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by eight runs or more this season.
Jaxon Harpel made a big impact no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Those 12 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles.
In other batting news, Lucas Larson and Dustin Wallace did most of the damage at the plate: Larson scored four runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3, while Wallace went a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most hits Larson has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Trey Smith, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Franklin Pierce always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .604. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Clover Park now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Franklin Pierce, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Clover Park might still be hurting after the 10-0 defeat they got from Franklin Pierce in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Timberwolves have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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