Clay's game last Monday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the East Tartans 14-12. The high-scoring effort was just what Clay needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Zane Ball and Aiden Ball were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Ball struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and nine unearned) runs off five hits. Meanwhile, Ball pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Ball scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while Ball scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Brandon Malone was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Isaiah Whitt was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-5.
Clay's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-7. As for East, their loss dropped their record down to 3-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clay's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on South Gallia at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Clay is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season. As for East, they will be playing at home against Green at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Green is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
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