Lake Placid had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They never let the Clewiston Tigers onto the board and left with a 4-0 victory on Thursday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Lake Placid also won the last time the pair played back in March.
Michael Hough was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over five innings pitched. Hough was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last six games he's played.
Hough wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Caleb Andrews, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Griffin VonMervedlt, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
On Clewiston's side, Jackson Mann spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks.
Lake Placid's win bumped their record up to 8-12. As for Clewiston, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost seven of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.
Lake Placid will look to defend their home field on Monday against Fort Meade at 7:00 p.m. Fort Meade's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Lake Placid's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Clewiston, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Hardee at 7:00 p.m. Hardee is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
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