Cleveland and Clayton are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2018, but likely not for long. The Cleveland Rams will head out on the road to challenge the Clayton Comets at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cleveland is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road.
After soaring to a seven-point victory in their last game, Cleveland came back down to earth on Friday. They fell just short of Fuquay - Varina by a score of 4-2. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Cleveland has scored all season.
Zalin Ingram was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Brooks Moore was another key contributor, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with an RBI.
Clayton only won by two when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-point they dealt South Garner on Tuesday. Clayton blew past South Garner 14-4. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Clayton has managed all season.
Clayton got a massive performance out of Jennings Dunlap, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Dominic Pegues, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Cleveland's defeat dropped their record down to 7-3. As for Clayton, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Clayton's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Cleveland hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .337. It's a different story for Clayton, though, as they've only averaged .246. Will they be able to contain Cleveland's hitters?
Cleveland skirted past Clayton 8-7 in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Will Cleveland repeat their success, or does Clayton have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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