Clinton Central had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Western Boone Stars 19-7. Clinton Central's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Lawrence LaFave was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off eight hits. LaFave was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and two doubles.
In other batting news, Clinton Central got a massive performance out of Cole Davison, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with a home run and three RBI. Carson O'Brien was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
On Western Boone's side, Carter Marcum was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Bryce Kopriva, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.
Clinton Central's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-10-1. As for Western Boone, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-9.
Clinton Central will square off against Delphi Community at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Delphi Community knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past eight games -- so hopefully Clinton Central likes a good challenge. As for Western Boone, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Southmont at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Southmont is coming into the matchup with seven straight losses on the road, meaning Western Boone will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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