Clay had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They won by a run and slipped past the Western Indians 10-9. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Clay also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Sarah Cassidy made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and six unearned) runs off six hits. Cassidy was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Clay let Lynsey Loop and Shea Rawlins loose on the outfield. Loop went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base, while Rawlins went 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Abigail Wiltshire, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Clay will be playing in front of their home fans against West Union at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Western, they will head out on the road to take on Manchester at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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