Clinton Central scored the most runs they've had all season on Saturday, but it wasn't enough. They suffered a tough 14-4 loss at the hands of the Blackford Bruins. That's two games in a row now that Clinton Central has lost by exactly ten runs.
Cole Davison made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
On Blackford's side, Ethan Morris made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Morris has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Morris was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Trey McIntire was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2. Nick Ely was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
This is the second loss in a row for Clinton Central and nudges their season record down to 1-4. As for Blackford, their win bumped their record up to 10-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clinton Central will take on Sheridan at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Blackford, they will be playing at home against Eastbrook at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Eastbrook is coming into the game with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Blackford will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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