The Stratford Spartans will challenge the Glencliff Colts at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Stratford will be strutting in after a victory while Glencliff will be coming in after a loss.
Stratford made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Maplewood, but they still couldn't quite topple them. Everything went Stratford's way against Maplewood on Tuesday as Stratford made off with a 9-1 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Spartans.
Cal Brock made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and only one walk). Brock was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing Three bases. while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Davonyae Watson was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing Two bases. while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Joseph De Dios Lopez, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one stolen base.
Stratford always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .696. The last time their OBP was this high was since the start of last season.
Meanwhile, Glencliff had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They came up short against Hunters Lane two weeks ago, falling 14-0. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it five in a row.
Everything went Stratford's way against Glencliff in their previous meeting back in March of 2022, as Stratford made off with a 16-1 victory. Will Stratford repeat their success, or does Glencliff have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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