Clinton Central came into Monday's contest having lost nine straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Taylor Titans 2-1. This was a revenge game for the Bulldogs: when they faced off against the Titans two weeks ago, they had to take a 9-4 defeat.
Dillon Heaton
| 05/18/26 vs Taylor | 17 |
| 04/16/26 @ Bethesda Christian | 14 |
| 04/06/26 @ Delphi Community | 8 |
| 05/15/26 vs Sheridan | 7 |
| 05/07/26 @ Taylor | 7 |
| + 4 more games |
Dillon Heaton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up 17 Ks. He is becoming a predictor of Clinton Central's success: when he posts at least eight strikeouts the team is 2-1 (and 1-12 when he doesn't).
On the hitting side, Clinton Central's victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Luke Shelley, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
Clinton Central's win bumped their record up to 3-13. As for Taylor, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 11 of their last 12 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-15 record this season.
Clinton Central and Taylor are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Bulldogs will take on Carroll at 5:00 p.m. on the 27th. As for Taylor, they will venture away from home to face off against Caston at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday.
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