Vicksburg was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They fell victim to a tough 20-2 defeat at the hands of the Clinton Arrows. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Vicksburg of the 9-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2019.
Vicksburg saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Christopher Green II, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Green II 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.
On Clinton's side, Stone Crain made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Crain was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Clinton got a massive performance out of Ethan Dodson, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. AJ Seiter was another key contributor, going 1-for-1 with four RBI, two runs, and a double.
Vicksburg's defeat dropped their record down to 3-13. As for Clinton, their record now sits at 7-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Vicksburg will take on Forest Hill at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Forest Hill is coming into the matchup with four straight victories on the road, so Vicksburg will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Clinton, they will be playing at home against Germantown at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Germantown's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Clinton's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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