Beaver Local extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 2-12 in the process. They came up short against the Columbiana Clippers, falling 11-2. The Beavers were not able to make up for their loss to the Clippers from their previous meeting back in April of 2023.
Paxton Grimes
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Paxton Grimes made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases and one run. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played. Aiden Dray also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen bases of the season.
As for Columbiana, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-9. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by eight runs or more this season.
On Columbiana's side, Avery Young was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Young has become a key player for Columbiana: the team is 3-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 4-8 otherwise. Young was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
In other batting news, Columbiana got a massive performance out of Max Conway, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs, two RBI, and one double. The Clippers are undefeated when Conway posts two or more runs, but 2-9 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Sam Inboden, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Beaver Local will host Weir at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Columbiana, they will square off against Southern at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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