Clawson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a 4-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Royal Oak Ravens. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Trojans of the 16-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
Trent Stephan put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Stephan was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one run and one double. That run was his first of the season.
Stephan wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Elliott Groves, who went 2-for-4 with one double. Joey Campana also deserves some recognition as he got his first hits of the season.
Clawson's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Royal Oak, their victory ended a three-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clawson will welcome South Lake at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The game will give the Trojans their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Royal Oak, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lamphere at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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