Clay-Battelle hasn't had much luck against Lewis County recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Cee-Bees will challenge the Minutemen at 6:00 p.m. Clay-Battelle has given up an average of 14 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Clay-Battelle is headed into Saturday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game last Thursday. They came up short against Turkeyfoot Valley Area, falling 12-4.
Shyanne Carpenter was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, one triple, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Savannah Doshen, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Lewis County's offense. They lost 8-0 to Grafton on Thursday. The Minutemen's defeat signaled the end of their nine-game winning streak.
Clay-Battelle's loss dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Lewis County, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-5.
Saturday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Clay-Battelle hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .445. However, it's not like Lewis County struggles in that department as they've averaged .340. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Clay-Battelle couldn't quite get it done against Lewis County in their previous matchup last Wednesday as they fell 10-5. Can the Cee-Bees avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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