Clear Spring is still winless after their game against Smithsburg on Monday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Leopards. The Blazers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Leopards apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
Addison Yates was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits.
At the plate, Julia Hayes was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run and one double. Alexis Cox was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double.
Clear Spring's defeat dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Smithsburg, their victory bumped their record up to 6-7.
Looking ahead, Clear Spring will be playing at home against Fort Hill at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The Sentinels have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed eight runs per game on average), something the Blazers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Smithsburg, they will challenge Linganore on Wednesday.
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