Clayton has not done well against Mora recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Clayton Yellowjackets blew past the Mora Rangers/Rangerettes 12-5. With that win, Clayton brought their scoring average up to 6.4 runs per game.
Corvin Scott and Daniel Manquero made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Scott tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Manquero struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up four earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). At bat, Scott went 3-for-5 with six RBI, two runs, and a stolen base, while Manquero scored a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Jerry Archuleta was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Max Leal, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
On Mora's side, Lincoln Alcon was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base.
The victory made it two in a row for Clayton and bumps their season record up to 3-4. As for Mora, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-8.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Clayton beat Mora by a score of 7-2 later that day.
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