Clifton Central extended their losing streak to six on Tuesday, dropping them down to 1-6. They fell 4-0 to the Grant Park Dragons. The Comets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Dragons apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2025.
Emily Ponton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
As for Grant Park, their victory was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-0. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 8.4 runs this season.
On Grant Park's side, Clifton Central's batters probably weren't too happy with Cheyenne Hayes, who pitched a no hitter and racked up 18 Ks (she gave up two walks).
At the plate, Delaney Heldt and Mackenna Wells did most of the damage at the plate: Heldt went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs, while Wells went 3-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That double marked the first that Wells has hit this season.
Clifton Central has already played their next matchup, a 3-2 loss against Reed-Custer on the 8th. Hopefully Grant Park paid attention to the Comets' contest: the next time they hit the field , they'll take on the Comets at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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