Cloverdale had lost three straight at home, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 5-10 to make it four. They came up short against the Clear Lake Cardinals, falling 9-2. Having soared to a lofty 19 runs in the game before, the Eagles couldn't push the score so high this time.
Cloverdale saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cash Langston, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI. Jose Damian also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
As for Clear Lake, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season. The result was nothing new for Clear Lake, who have now won six contests by six runs or more so far this season.
On Clear Lake's side, Sawyer Smith was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Smith has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs and one stolen base. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Jesse Hayes was incredible, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last seven games he's played. Dalton Harris was another key player, going 2-for-4 with four RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cloverdale will square off against Fort Bragg at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Timberwolves will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Eagles surely won't give up without a fight. As for Clear Lake, they will challenge Kelseyville at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Cardinals 3.7, the Knights 2.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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