Clinton Central never let their opponents score on Thursday. They came out on top against the Taylor Titans by a score of 5-0. The Bulldogs haven't had any issues with the Titans recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Dillon Heaton
| 04/24/25 @ Taylor | 19 |
| 04/18/24 vs Taylor | 17 |
| 05/02/24 @ Clinton Prairie | 10 |
| 04/04/25 @ Pioneer | 9 |
| 05/14/24 vs Clinton Prairie | 9 |
Dillon Heaton was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 19 over seven innings pitched. Those 19 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. He has become a key player for Clinton Central: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 2-4 otherwise.
Heaton wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Brady Boone, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run. Clinton Central is undefeated when Boone posts two or more stolen bases, but 2-4 otherwise. Carson O'Brien was another, earning one RBI, one run, and two stolen bases.
Clinton Central now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Taylor, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Clinton Central will square off against Sheridan at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Taylor, they will challenge Tipton at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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