Clay City is 3-0 against Dugger Union since April of 2023, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Clay City Eels will face off against the Dugger Union Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. Clay City is coming into the contest hot, having won their last 13 games.
On Friday, Clay City needed a bit of extra time to put away West Vigo. They had just enough and edged the Vikings out 3-2.
Lizzy Sinders spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on nine hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Karlee Smith, who went 3-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI. She hasn't dropped below three hits for three straight games. Faith Mitchell was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
Meanwhile, Dugger Union scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They blew past Evansville Bosse 14-4. The win was some much needed relief for Dugger Union as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Sage Stahl made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over five innings while giving up four earned runs off only two hits. Stahl was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Dugger Union got a massive performance out of Jordyn Smith, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Brinna Simpson, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-4.
Clay City's victory was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-1. As for Dugger Union, their win bumped their record up to 3-12.
Dugger Union's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Clay City has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.2 hits per game. It's a different story for Dugger Union, though, as they've been averaging 8.9. Given Clay City's sizable advantage in that area, Dugger Union will need to find a way to close that gap.
Clay City took their victory against Dugger Union when the teams last played back in March by a conclusive 20-6. The rematch might be a little tougher for Clay City since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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