Fitzgerald extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping their season record down to 7-9 in the process. They came up short against the Clawson Trojans, falling 22-3. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Trojans this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-2 back in April.
Fitzgerald saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Thomas Baranski, who went 1-for-2 with one run.
As for Clawson, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 15-6 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Clawson's side, Elliott Groves and Jackson Hein were major factors no matter where they played. Throwing, Groves pitched two innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Hein pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Groves has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. At the plate, Groves got on base in five of his six plate appearances with three runs, two doubles, and one stolen base, while Hein got on base in two of his three plate appearances with two runs. Those two runs gave Hein a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Trent Stephan, who got on base in two of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Logan Joudas also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Looking ahead, Fitzgerald will head out to take on Hazel Park at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Clawson, they will be playing at home against Capac at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Chiefs will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Trojans surely won't give up without a fight.
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