Clairton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. Their rough 9-0 defeat to the Carlynton Cougars might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Clairton of the 8-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Monday.
For Carlynton's part, Jake Moldovan was incredible, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Sean Hart, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Clairton's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Carlynton, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clairton will take on Cornell at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. Cornell is coming into the match with three straight losses on the road, meaning Clairton will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Carlynton, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Rochester at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Carlynton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
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