It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Clyde ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Elyria Catholic Panthers 9-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Fliers have posted since April 5, 2024.
Jonathan Lantz was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off 11 hits. Lantz was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That double marked the first that he has hit this season.
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In other batting news, Clyde let Adam Young and Mason Flewelling run wild. Young went 3-for-5 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base, while Flewelling got on base in four of his six plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those three hits gave Young a new career-high. Kameron Shortridge was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Clyde kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 4.4 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matches they've averaged 10.4.
Clyde's win bumped their record up to 6-10. As for Elyria Catholic, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-12.
Looking ahead, Clyde will face off against Sandusky at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. As for Elyria Catholic, they are taking a road trip to square off against Holy Name at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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