Clifton Central was the 12-3 winner over Herscher when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Clifton Central Comets fell just short of the Herscher Tigers by a score of 5-3 on Saturday.
Clifton Central saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gavin McKee, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Herscher's side, Cam Baker was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Baker was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
In other pitching news, Alec Nicholos looked comfortable as he struck out seven batters over 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Clifton Central's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Herscher, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a massive bump to their 6-4 record this season.
Clifton Central will head out on the road to challenge Manteno at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Manteno will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Clifton Central surely won't give up without a fight. As for Herscher, they will head out on the road to square off against Wilmington at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Herscher is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
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