The Clayton Comets will face off against the South Garner Titans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Clayton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
Clayton got their first taste of in-conference action this week and they started things off strong. They came out on top against South Garner by a score of 7-2 on Wednesday.
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Lucas Hatch looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He is becoming a predictor of Clayton's success: when he allows at most one hit the team is 2-1 (and 2-4 when he doesn't).
At the plate, Owen Fitzsimmons was a standout: he went 1-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Jennings Dunlap, who scored a run and stole Four bases. while going 1-for-2.
Clayton's victory bumped their record up to 4-5. As for South Garner, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7.
Clayton's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's contest. Clayton has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.2 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for South Garner, though, as they've been averaging only 0.6 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Clayton continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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