The Cloverdale Clovers will head out on the road to square off against the North Putnam Cougars at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Cloverdale has given up an average of 7.1 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Cloverdale couldn't beat South Vermillion on Monday even though they stacked four runs on them in the fifth inning. The Clovers lost 16-5 to the Wildcats. The Clovers have struggled against the Wildcats recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive lost meeting.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but North Putnam ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Owen Valley, sneaking past 5-3.
The team relied heavily on Braxton Woodall, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two runs. He is becoming a predictor of North Putnam's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 3-8 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Jayce Monnett, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run.
Cloverdale's loss dropped their record down to 4-10. As for North Putnam, their record is now 6-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Cloverdale has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like North Putnam struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.6 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Cloverdale might still be hurting after the 8-0 defeat they got from North Putnam when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Can the Clovers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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