Clinton hit Harrells Christian Academy with a five-run third inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Crusaders came up short against the Dark Horses, falling 14-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Crusaders of the 13-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2018.
Dawson Smith
| 04/10/25 @ Epiphany | 3 |
| 04/22/25 @ Clinton | 2 |
| 04/17/25 vs Kerr-Vance Academy | 2 |
| 03/13/25 vs Rocky Mount Academy | 2 |
| 03/21/25 @ Faith Christian | 1 |
| + 4 more games |
Dawson Smith put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he gave up only one walk, the fewest he's had since back in March. He was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and two doubles. He is becoming a predictor of Harrells Christian Academy's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 3-1 (and 1-9 when he doesn't).
Smith wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Drake Smith, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Harrells Christian Academy's record now sits at 4-10. As for Clinton, the win (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 15-4.
Harrells Christian Academy has already played their next matchup, an 8-7 loss against Kerr-Vance Academy on the 24th. As for Clinton, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, an 8-7 victory against East Bladen on the 28th.
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