For the second straight game, Clearfield will face off against Northridge. The Falcons will venture away from home to challenge the Knights at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
The home team had come away the winner the last four times Clearfield and Northridge had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Falcons fell 6-2 to the Knights on Monday.
For Northridge's part, Kam Shirreffs made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Those nine strikeouts gave Shirreffs a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. He has become a key player for Northridge: the team is 10-3 when he posts at least two runs, but 5-6 otherwise.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Isaac Anderson, who went 1-for-3 with one home run. Trevin Redd was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
Clearfield's loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-12. As for Northridge, their record now sits at 15-9.
Wednesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Clearfield hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .325. However, it's not like Northridge struggles in that department as they've averaged .327. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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