Clements has not done well against Lexington recently (they were 0-8 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Clements Colts narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Lexington Golden Bears 9-7. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Clements.
Jace Girodo made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Girodo was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Reid Putman, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 4-for-4. Brandon Atkins was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
Like Clements, Lexington also got a great game from a two-way player: Mick Underwood. Throwing, Underwood pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and eight unearned) runs off nine hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Sawyer Howard tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). Underwood has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Underwood scored a run while going 1-for-4, while Howard scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Tate Gamble, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jackson Crews, who scored two runs and stole two bases.
Clements' victory bumped their record up to 6-15. As for Lexington, they dropped their record down to 5-24 with that loss, which was their 15th straight at home.
Clements will head out on the road to challenge Cold Springs at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Cold Springs knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matches -- so hopefully Clements likes a good challenge. As for Lexington, they will be playing at home against Decatur Heritage Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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