Clarion Area came tearing into Monday's matchup with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.6 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They skirted past the Clarion-Limestone Lions 7-6. That's more bragging rights for Clarion Area, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Derek Smail made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Smail was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Smail wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Devon Lauer, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI. Lauer has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Wyatt Watterson was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Clarion Area pushed their record up to 16-1-1 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for Clarion-Limestone, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-5.
Clarion Area does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Clarion-Limestone, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against East Forest/West Forest at 4:00 p.m. Clarion-Limestone's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so East Forest/West Forest's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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