After flying high against Glenwood last Monday, East came back down to earth. The East Tartans fell just short of the Clay Panthers by a score of 14-12 on Wednesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to East of the 12-9 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on April 9th.
For Clay's part, Zane Ball and Aiden Ball were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Ball struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and nine unearned) runs off five hits. Meanwhile, Ball tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Ball scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while Ball scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Brandon Malone was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Isaiah Whitt was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-5.
East's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Clay, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. East will take on Green at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Green's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so East's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Clay, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on South Gallia at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Clay is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
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