Clio is a perfect 10-0 against Brandon since April of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Mustangs will be playing in front of their home fans against the Blackhawks at 4:00 p.m. Clio is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
Clio proved they can win big on Thursday (they won by 17) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Escanaba a 1-0 shutout. Those one runs were actually the fewest the Mustangs have put up all season, but given the result they're probably not too concerned.
Addie Taylor
| 04/23/26 @ Linden | 1 |
| 04/09/26 vs Holly | 5 |
| 04/30/26 @ Kearsley | 5 |
| 04/17/26 @ Swartz Creek | 7 |
| 04/20/26 vs Owosso | 7 |
Escanaba's batters probably weren't too happy with Addie Taylor, who pitched a no hitter and racked up 11 Ks (she gave up a single walk). Those 11 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for Taylor.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Brandon's offense. They lost 17-0 to Holly on Thursday.
Brandon has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season. As for Clio, their victory bumped their record up to 8-0.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Clio has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .498. However, it's not like Brandon struggles in that department as they've averaged .512. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Clio got the 'W' when the teams last played back in May of 2025 against Brandon by a conclusive 15-1 score. Will the Mustangs repeat their success, or do the Blackhawks have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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