Claiborne had lost four straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 6-9 to make it five. They came up short against the Grainger Grizzlies, falling 14-1. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Bulldogs couldn't push the score so high this time.
Claiborne saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tayleigh Stansberry, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
As for Grainger, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-5. That looming 14-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
On Grainger's side, Amanda Kledzik was incredible, going 2-for-4 with four runs and two stolen bases. That's the most stolen bases Kledzik has posted since back in March. McKenna Kee was another key player, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with two runs.
Coming up, Claiborne will challenge Morristown-Hamblen East at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Bulldogs are facing the Hurricanes at the right time seeing as the Hurricanes are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Grainger, they will take on Volunteer at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The last three games the Falcons have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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