Clover Park was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell victim to a rough 12-1 loss at the hands of the Franklin Pierce Cardinals. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Clover Park of the 17-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Franklin Pierce's part, Greg Bock was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Bock was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Elijah Sledge was a standout: he scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Trey Smith, who went 1-for-2 with four RBI, a run, and a double.
Clover Park now has a losing record at 3-4. As for Franklin Pierce, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-4.
Clover Park will be playing in front of their home fans against Washington at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Franklin Pierce, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, an 11-1 win vs. White River on the 12th.
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