There's no place like home for Clifton Central, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road on Wednesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Momence Momence Athletics on Thursday and snuck past 10-8. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Clifton Central also won the last time the pair played last Tuesday.
Blake Chandler made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over six innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Chandler has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Chandler was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Derek Meier was a standout: he scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Reece Boudreau, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Momence's side, Nolan Lewke was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Brandon Lynch was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Brogan Halpin, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Clifton Central's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-4. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs per game. As for Momence, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clifton Central will take on St. Anne at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. St. Anne will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Clifton Central surely won't give up without a fight. As for Momence, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Iroquois West at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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