Clayton won the last time they faced Smithfield-Selma and things went their way on Wednesday too. The Comets blew past the Spartans 11-3. The result was nothing new for the Comets, who have now won five matchups by eight runs or more so far this season.
Sam Narron was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Clayton is undefeated when he allows at most one walk, but 5-6 otherwise. Narron was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-1.
In other pitching news, Lucas Hatch and Chris Crisostomo dominated on the mound. Hatch tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits, while Crisostomo struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). Hatch has become a key player for Clayton: the team is 4-1 when he allows at most three earned runs, but 4-5 otherwise.
Owen Fitzsimmons
| 04/02/25 @ Smithfield-Selma | 2 |
| 03/19/25 @ South Garner | 1 |
| 04/30/24 vs Corinth Holders | 1 |
| 04/19/24 @ Southeast Raleigh | 1 |
| 04/01/24 vs Smithfield-Selma | 2 |
Back at the plate, Clayton got a big performance out of Owen Fitzsimmons, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-1. That's the most stolen bases Fitzsimmons has posted since back in April of 2024. Tyler Long was another key player, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Clayton hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Smithfield-Selma struck out 15 times.
The win made it two in a row for Clayton and bumps their season record up to 8-6. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 3 runs in those games. As for Smithfield-Selma, they are on a 29-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-13.
Looking ahead, Clayton will welcome Cleveland at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Comets are facing the Rams at the right time seeing as the Rams are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Smithfield-Selma, they are taking a road trip to take on Southern Wayne at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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