Yellowjackets
| 04/01/26 vs Heber Springs | 5-2 |
| 03/30/26 vs Atkins | 12-2 |
| 03/20/26 @ Marshall | 21-0 |
| 03/20/26 @ Marshall | 24-0 |
| 03/19/26 vs Wonderview | 8-0 |
| + 3 more games |
Clinton entered their tilt with Heber Springs on Wednesday with seven consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with eight. They came out on top against the Panthers by a score of 5-2. This was payback for the Yellowjackets, who suffered a 5-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
Aliviah Johnson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Lexi Wallace, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. That home run was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Riley Vann, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Clinton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 12 hits in three consecutive games.
Clinton's record is now 9-2. As for Heber Springs, they dropped their record down to 4-10 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Clinton will head out to challenge Russellville at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Cyclones have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.2 runs per game on average), something the Yellowjackets will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Heber Springs, they are taking a road trip to take on Searcy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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