The Clinton Cougars will venture away from home to take on the Monroe Cheesemakers at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. Clinton has given up an average of 7.6 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Clinton managed to slip by Big Foot the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Cougars lost 15-5 to the Chiefs on Thursday.
Jefferson hit Monroe with a four-run fifth inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Cheesemakers came up short against the Eagles, falling 11-1. The Cheesemakers have struggled against the Eagles recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.
Monroe saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Zane Seffrood, who went 1-for-2 with one run.
Monroe's loss dropped their record down to 8-5. As for Clinton, their defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 5-13.
Clinton came out on top in a nail-biter against Monroe in their previous matchup back in May of 2024, sneaking past 8-6. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Cougars since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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