Clinton Central had lost three straight on the road, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 7-10 to make it four. They came up short against the Carroll Cougars, falling 11-1. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.

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Clinton Central saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Carly Davison, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run. Davison is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played.
As for Carroll, they moved to 8-6 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by eight runs or more this season.
On Carroll's side, Charlotte Kingery made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over six innings pitched. Kingery was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one double.
In other batting news, Bree Hoke was incredible, firing off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-3. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April. Olivia Stankard was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clinton Central will take on Eastern at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Comets have averaged an impressive 7.7 runs per game this season. As for Carroll, they will be playing at home against Winamac at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Warriors will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Cougars surely won't give up without a fight.
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