Claymont is 0-3 against McKinley since April of 2016 but things could change on Saturday. The Mustangs will venture away from home to take on the Bulldogs at 10:00 a.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Claymont not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since April 20, 2024. They were the clear victors by a 10-3 margin over Malvern. The Mustangs' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Nolan McMorrow
| 04/04/25 @ Malvern | 1 |
| 04/02/25 @ Hiland | 0 |
| 03/31/25 @ Hiland | 2 |
Nolan McMorrow made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in May of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Braylon Meuhlen, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Connor Hillyer, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Claymont always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .513. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, McKinley waltzed into their game on Wednesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They put the hurt on the Panthers with a sharp 14-6 win.
McKinley's record now sits at 3-1. As for Claymont, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Claymont might still be hurting after the 12-2 loss they got from McKinley when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Mustangs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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