The Lorain Titans will head out on the road to challenge the Clearview Clippers at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Lorain has given up an average of 14.6 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Lorain lost 24-9 to St. Joseph Academy on Thursday. The Titans have struggled against the Jaguars recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
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Aleyah Smith stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in both of her plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged two or more in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Jaila Kirksey, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Clearview's offense. They came up short against Columbia on Friday, falling 24-0. The Clippers' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Clearview's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Lorain, their loss dropped their record down to 4-4.
Clearview's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Lorain hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .377. It's a different story for Clearview, though, as they've only averaged .202. Will they be able to contain Lorain's hitters?
Lorain skirted past Clearview 12-10 in their previous meeting back in March. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Titans since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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