Clinton came tearing into Thursday's game with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 9-4 victory over the Quabbin Regional Panthers. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Clinton also won the last time the pair played last Tuesday.
For Quabbin Regional's part, Adam Adams was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Adams has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Adams was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Elijah Flint was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Clinton pushed their record up to 11-2-1 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Quabbin Regional, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Clinton will challenge Oakmont Regional at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Clinton: 2.1, Oakmont Regional: 2.8) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Quabbin Regional, they will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Littleton at 4:30 p.m.
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