If Claymont was feeling good off their 12-2 takedown of Canton South last Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Claymont Mustangs' tough 9-2 loss to the Zanesville Blue Devils on Tuesday might stick with them for a while. Claymont was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Zanesville apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
For Zanesville's part, Preston Moorehead spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits. Moorehead has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Greyson Goines was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Mahki Murray was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Claymont's loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Zanesville, their victory bumped their record up to 3-10-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Claymont will square off against Dover at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Dover's pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so Claymont's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Zanesville, they will head out on the road to face off against Northridge at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Zanesville is facing Northridge at the right time seeing as Northridge is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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