Clinton Central hadn't done well against Eastern recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Bulldogs put the hurt on the Comets with a sharp 11-1 win. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 20-10 last Thursday.
Nuriah Harvey
| 05/21/25 vs Eastern | 4 |
| 05/20/25 vs Taylor | 1 |
| 05/17/25 @ Tri-County | 2 |
| 05/17/25 @ Tri-County | 2 |
| 05/15/25 vs Eastern | 2 |
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Nuriah Harvey made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs. That's the most hits she has posted over her last ten games.
In other batting news, Carly Davison was excellent, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April. Lynssie Wallsmith was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three runs.
Clinton Central was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .667. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
The victory made it two in a row for Clinton Central and bumps their season record up to 10-13. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.0 runs over those games. As for Eastern, their loss dropped their record down to 4-23.
Coming up, Clinton Central will face off against Bethesda Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Eastern does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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