Clayton is 10-0 against Southeast Raleigh since May of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Clayton Comets will head out on the road to challenge the Southeast Raleigh Bulldogs at 4:30 p.m. Clayton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
Clayton can now show off five landslide victories after their most recent game on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 12-5 margin over Southeast Raleigh.
Cole Rairigh looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Redick Kent, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three stolen bases, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Landon Evans, who went 2-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI.
Clayton is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 10-6 record this season. As for Southeast Raleigh, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-12.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Clayton has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Southeast Raleigh struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.3. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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