Clinton had lost 12 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 10-17 to make it 13. They lost 14-4 to the Oak Ridge Wildcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Dragons of the 8-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
As for Oak Ridge, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 15 of their last 17 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 26-5 record this season. The result was nothing new for Oak Ridge, who have now won 15 games by eight runs or more so far this season.
For Oak Ridge's part, Kam Welch made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Welch has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, Oak Ridge got a massive performance out of Richie Ferreira, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and three runs. That's the most runs Ferreira has posted since April 1st. Another player making a difference was Kip Feagan, who earned one RBI, three runs, and three stolen bases.
Looking ahead, Clinton will head out on the road to take on McMinn Central at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Oak Ridge, they will be playing at home against Hardin Valley Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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