Clifton Central hasn't had much luck against Manteno recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Comets will be playing at home against the Panthers at 4:30 p.m. Clifton Central has given up an average of 6.7 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Clifton Central's last matchup with Herscher could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's contest on Friday. The Comets came up short against the Tigers, falling 17-5.
Meanwhile, Manteno had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against Reed-Custer by a score of 7-3 on Tuesday.
Manteno got a great performance from Nolan Canfield as he didn't allow a single earned run over 5.2 innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Andrew Norred and Brady Hespen did most of the damage at the plate: Norred went 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI, while Hespen scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances. Jake Stevens was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one home run.
Manteno lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Clifton Central now has a losing record of 5-6. As for Manteno, their win bumped their record up to 9-4.
Clifton Central suffered a grim 7-0 defeat to Manteno in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Comets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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