Deer Creek-Mackinaw fell victim to Clinton and their airtight pitching crew on Saturday. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Clinton Maroons. The contest marked that first time this year in which Deer Creek-Mackinaw was not able to get on the board.
Deer Creek-Mackinaw had to settle for second despite strong performances on the mound from Chase Noe and Andrew Spurlock Noe pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk), while Spurlock struck out 11 batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off one hit.
Even though they lost, Deer Creek-Mackinaw didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 14 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
On Clinton's side, Mason Walker was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Walker was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Walker wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Colton Walker, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base.
Deer Creek-Mackinaw has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season. As for Clinton, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Deer Creek-Mackinaw will take on Tremont at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Deer Creek-Mackinaw is facing Tremont at the right time seeing as Tremont is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Clinton, they will be playing at home against Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Clinton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
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