Christ Our Rock Lutheran dropped their record down to 12-9 on Monday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins on the road. They fell 5-1 to North Clay/Clay City. The Silver Stallions were not able to make up for their loss to North Clay/Clay City from their previous meeting back in April of 2017.
As for North Clay/Clay City, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 17-6. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.7 runs on average over those games.
For North Clay/Clay City's part, Jack Compton made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. Compton has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Cayden Craig was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Carder Walden was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Christ Our Rock Lutheran will venture away from home to face off against Ramsey at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Silver Stallions are facing the Rams at the right time seeing as the Rams are stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for North Clay/Clay City, they will challenge Vandalia at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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