Cleburne County had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Pleasant Valley Raiders by a score of 9-4 on Friday. That's more bragging rights for the Tigers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Aiden Laminack spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits.
Matthew Wilson
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On the hitting side, Matthew Wilson was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Easton Thompson was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI.
Cleburne County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .553. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive matchups.
The win was their first at home, bumping their record up to 5-12. As for Pleasant Valley, with the defeat, they broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 12-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Cleburne County will head out to square off against Cherokee County at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Pleasant Valley, they will venture away from home to challenge Cedar Bluff at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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