Clinton had lost seven straight on the road, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 7-14 to make it eight. They came up short against the Tuscola Warriors, falling 7-0. The Maroons were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Warriors earlier this season, when they won 8-4.
As for Tuscola, their victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-6 and their overall record up to 7-9. They not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since May 21, 2025 (when they won 9-1).
For Tuscola's part, the result came thanks to Bayleigh Taylor's shutout, as she gave up just a hit. Taylor has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Ava Whitson was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Lidia Manzella was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and one run.
Coming up, Clinton will be playing at home against Warrensburg-Latham at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Tuscola, they will take on Meridian at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hawks have averaged an impressive 8.9 runs per game this season.
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