Clinton came into Monday's matchup having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past the Cocke County Fighting Cocks 12-3. The win was just what Clinton needed coming off of an 11-2 loss in their prior contest.
Harrison Shelton and Isaiah Slaven were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Shelton tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits (he also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Slaven didn't allow a single earned run and only a hit while striking out ten over four innings pitched. At bat, Shelton went 1-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run, while Slaven went 2-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Garrett Davis was incredible, scoring four runs while going 3-for-3. Alex Duggins was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Cocke County's side, Blake Ellison was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Clinton made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-3. As for Cocke County, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clinton will take on Maryville Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Cocke County, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Cosby at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cocke County is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season.
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