Moultonborough Academy unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 19-14 to the Groveton Eagles on Monday. The defeat continues a trend for the Panthers in their meetings with the Eagles: they've now lost four in a row.
Emmitt Clifford put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Clifford was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances.
Clifford wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Brett Johnson, who scored three runs while going 4-for-4. Alex Gundersen was another, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Moultonborough Academy is set to take on their familiar foe Woodsville at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Groveton will challenge rival Littleton at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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