Clinton hasn't had much luck against Tuscola recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Maroons will be playing in front of their home fans against the Warriors at 4:30 p.m. Clinton has given up an average of 8.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Meridian hit Clinton with a six-run second inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Maroons lost 12-2 to the Hawks.
Clinton saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hadley Humble, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double. Laney Brewer also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Tuscola and Arcola meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Wednesday. The Warriors came out on top against the Purple Riders by a score of 9-4. That five-run margin sets a new team best for the Warriors this season.
Kinzie Cleland spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four runs (all of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up 15 Ks. Those 15 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ava Whitson, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three RBI, one triple, and one run. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Sawyer Cleland, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and two runs.
Tuscola's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-4. As for Clinton, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-8.
Clinton might still be hurting after the 10-2 loss they got from Tuscola in their previous matchup back in April of 2025. Can the Maroons avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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