Clark has not done well against Bonanza recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Clark Chargers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 victory over the Bonanza Bengals. For Clark, this counts as revenge for the 4-3 loss Bonanza walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2019.
Hayden King spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on two hits.
At the plate, Clark's win was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Kellen Anunson, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Bonanza's side, Darren McGee put in work while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run over 6.1 innings pitched. McGee has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. McGee was also big at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
McGee wasn't the only one making solid contact as one players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Landan Rehmel-Quinones, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Clark's victory bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Bonanza, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.
Clark will head out on the road to take on Legacy at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Legacy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season. As for Bonanza, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Sierra Vista at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Sierra Vista is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
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