Wildwood's game last Tuesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They blew past the Clayton Clippers 9-1. That looming 9-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Wildwood yet this season.
Junior Hans made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). Hans has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hans was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Logan Totten, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Ryan Troiano, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
Wildwood's victory bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Clayton, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Wildwood will head out on the road to challenge Woodstown at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Clayton, they will square off against Pennsauken Tech on Saturday. Pennsauken Tech is coming into the game with four straight losses at home, meaning Clayton will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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