Clarkrange had lost seven straight at home, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 3-15 to make it eight. They came up short against the Gordonsville Tigers, falling 20-0. If the Buffaloes were looking for revenge after losing 10-0 to the Tigers when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Gordonsville, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 13-8 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.6 runs over those games.
For Gordonsville's part, Clinton Pope was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Pope has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Matthew Blankenship looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Brodie Sykes was a standout: he went 1-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2024. Tucker Smith was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Gordonsville beat Clarkrange by a score of 20-9 on Tuesday.
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