Clayton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-7 heartbreaker at the hands of the Tucumcari Rattlers. The Yellowjackets were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Rattlers earlier this season, when they won 11-10.
Clayton's defeat dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Tucumcari, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-9.
Looking ahead, Clayton will welcome Raton at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Yellowjackets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 9.4 runs per game this season. As for Tucumcari, they will head out to face off against Pecos at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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