Napoleon dropped to 7-7 on Wednesday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They came up short against the Clinton Redskins, falling 15-5. The Pirates were not able to make up for their defeat to the Redskins from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
Napoleon saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hayden Rendall, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
As for Clinton, they pushed their record up to 13-3 with the win, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games.
On Clinton's side, Ashlynn Benschoter made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Benschoter has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single earned run in four consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those three runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kylinn Long, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one triple. She is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now got three or more in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Lydia Ormsby, who went 1-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base.
Looking ahead, Napoleon will challenge Addison at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Clinton, they are taking a road trip to take on Madison at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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