Clarion-Limestone lost against Clarion Area back in May of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Clarion-Limestone Lions fell just short of the Clarion Area Bobcats by a score of 7-6. The defeat continues a trend for Clarion-Limestone in their matchups with Clarion Area: they've now lost three in a row.
Clarion-Limestone saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tommy Smith, who went 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Jake Smith was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
On Clarion Area's side, Derek Smail was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Smail was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Clarion-Limestone's loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-5. As for Clarion Area, the victory was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 16-1-1.
Clarion-Limestone will head out on the road to challenge East Forest/West Forest at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. East Forest/West Forest is coming into the matchup with three straight wins at home, so Clarion-Limestone will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Clarion Area does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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