The Northeastern Clinton Cougars will square off against the Boquet Valley Griffins at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Northeastern Clinton will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
Northeastern Clinton had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt AuSable Valley on Tuesday. The Cougars were the clear victors by a 15-5 margin over the Patriots. The Cougars' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Jacob Perkins was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Perkins was also big at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4. Those runs were his first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Robert McIntyre, who went 1-for-4 with four RBI and two runs. That hit was his first of the season. Cobe LaFountain was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Boquet Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat dating back to last season. They came up short against Lake Placid, falling 15-1.
Northeastern Clinton picked up their first home victory, bumping their record up to 2-3. As for Boquet Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Everything went Northeastern Clinton's way against Boquet Valley in their previous meeting back in April of 2022, as Northeastern Clinton made off with a 15-2 win. Will the Cougars repeat their success, or do the Griffins have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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