If Clinton was riding high off their 17-0 takedown of Union County on Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Clinton Dragons took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Gibbs Eagles on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Clinton of the 4-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Thursday.
For Gibbs' part, Lacey Keck spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits. Keck has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Taylor Selby and Dakota Large did most of the damage at the plate: Selby scored a run and stole three bases while going 3-for-3, while Large scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Jade Bell was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Clinton's defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 20-14-1. As for Gibbs, they are on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 15 matches, which provided a massive bump to their 27-11 record this season.
Clinton will head out on the road to square off against Carter at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Carter will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Clinton surely won't give up without a fight. As for Gibbs, they will be playing at home against Cocke County at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Gibbs' pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Cocke County's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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