Clayton had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 16-run drubbing they dealt Southeast Raleigh on Friday. Clayton was the clear victor by an 18-2 margin over Southeast Raleigh. That looming 18-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Comets yet this season.
Mollie Smithson made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Smithson was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Autumn Joyce
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In other batting news, Autumn Joyce was a standout: she scored two runs and stole seven bases. Those seven stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Adison Perry was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Clayton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .559. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Southeast Raleigh only posted an OBP of .400.
The win was the third in a row for Clayton, bringing their record up to 7-1. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for Southeast Raleigh, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Clayton will challenge rival Corinth Holders at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Southeast Raleigh is set to square off against their familiar foe Garner at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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