After soaring to ten runs the game before, Cleveland was a bit more limited in their matchup on Friday. They fell just short of the Corinth Holders Pirates by a score of 3-2. Cleveland has not had much luck with Corinth Holders recently, as the team's come up short the last seven times they've met.
Justin Flaherty was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Will Hicks made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Cleveland's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 11-6. As for Corinth Holders, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season.
Cleveland will head out on the road to challenge Willow Spring at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Willow Spring is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Corinth Holders, they will be playing at home against South Garner at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Corinth Holders will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive.
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