Softball Recap: Clyde Takes a Loss

Fliers

Previous 5 Games

04/29/26 vs Norwalk	5-7
04/28/26 vs Hopewell-Loudon	8-2
04/23/26 @ Norwalk	18-3
04/22/26 @ Perkins	14-4
04/21/26 vs Eastwood	0-5

Clyde dropped down to 8-7 on Wednesday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins. They fell just short of the Norwalk Truckers by a score of 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Fliers have suffered since March 26, 2025.

As for Norwalk, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 8-9 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games.

For Norwalk's part, Caymen Mercer was excellent, going 1-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Those three RBI gave Mercer a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Scarlet Schneider, who went 2-for-4 with two runs.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clyde will welcome Margaretta at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Fliers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Polar Bears have averaged an impressive 10.6 runs per game this season. As for Norwalk, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Bellevue at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. The Truckers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Redmen have averaged an impressive 6.7 runs per game this season.