Clarkrange had lost seven straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 1-1 to make it eight. They fell just short of the Oneida Indians by a score of 5-4. The Buffaloes were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Indians earlier this season, when they won 7-1.
Justen Curtis made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was Easton Curtis, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
As for Oneida, the victory got them back to even at 1-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since March 21, 2025.
On Oneida's side, Caden Shoemaker made a big impact no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 14 over 6.1 innings pitched. Those 14 strikeouts gave Shoemaker a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Shoemaker wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was A J Harper, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Those two hits gave Harper a new career-high.
Coming up, Clarkrange will square off against Livingston Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Oneida, they will take on Campbell County at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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