Clarksville had lost 11 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 1-11 to make it 12. They lost 12-1 to the Charlestown Pirates. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Generals of the 10-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Clarksville saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jaxson Brooks, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one run. Cordae Clay also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
As for Charlestown, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season. Considering they have won seven contests by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
On Charlestown's side, Christian Grayson was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those three hits gave Grayson a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Lex Rose, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Coming up, Clarksville will be playing at home against Heritage Hills at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Patriots' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so the Generals' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Charlestown, they will head out to face off against Providence at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Pioneers will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Pirates surely won't give up without a fight.
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