04/12/25 vs Knox County | 15 |
04/03/25 vs Louisiana | 15 |
03/28/25 vs Wellsville-Middletown | 15 |
04/03/25 vs Louisiana | 14 |
04/29/25 @ Mark Twain | 10 |
Clopton lost to Mark Twain back in May of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The Hawks put the hurt on the Tigers with a sharp 11-1 win. Considering the Hawks have won eight contests by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Mick Evans tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Peter Daskalakis, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, six RBI, and three runs. Clopton is undefeated when Daskalakis posts two or more runs, but 4-5 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Tucker Salmons, who went 3-for-4 with four stolen bases and two RBI.
Clopton hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mark Twain struck out nine times.
Clopton's victory bumped their record up to 9-5. As for Mark Twain, their loss was their eighth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-14.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clopton will host Wright City at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Mark Twain, they will welcome Monroe City at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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