Clinton hasn't had much luck against Gibbs recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Dragons will look to defend their home field against the Eagles at 6:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Clinton came out on top against McMinn Central on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run third inning. The Dragons blew past the Chargers 8-2. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Dragons.
Meanwhile, Gibbs entered their tilt with Powell on Wednesday with six consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with seven. They put the hurt on the Panthers with a sharp 9-2 victory.
Malyiah Smith was excellent, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Hayley Keck was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs and one RBI.
Gibbs pushed their record up to 30-3 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.6 runs over those games. As for Clinton, their win bumped their record up to 22-11-1.
Clinton couldn't quite get it done against Gibbs in their previous matchup back in April as they fell 5-0. Will the Dragons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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