03/27/25 vs Scott Central | 15 |
02/28/25 @ Quitman | 14 |
04/05/25 vs Morton | 12 |
03/27/25 vs Scott Central | 12 |
03/20/25 vs Lake | 12 |
Clarkdale had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 12-run drubbing they dealt Morton on Saturday. The Bulldogs blew past the Panthers 13-1. The Bulldogs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matchups by six runs or more this season.
Mallory Meadows was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in February.
In other batting news, Delaney Ellington and Mckenzie Lundy did most of the damage at the plate: Ellington scored three runs while going 3-for-3, while Lundy went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most runs Ellington has posted since back in February. Lily Pigott also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Clarkdale kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Morton only managed two hits.
Clarkdale has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-9 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Morton, with the defeat, they broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 8-11.
Clarkdale has already played their next game, a 5-4 victory against Ethel on the 5th. As for Morton, they will be playing at home against Mendenhall at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers are facing the Tigers at the right time seeing as the Tigers are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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