Clinton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They came up short against the West Bladen Knights, falling 9-1. The Dark Horses were not able to make up for their defeat to the Knights from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
Alivia Capps spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and six unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up ten Ks.
On the hitting side, Carmella Carlton was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI. Laila Carter also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Clinton's loss dropped their record down to 3-7. As for West Bladen, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-5.
While Clinton had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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