After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Clearfield brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Bishop Carroll Huskies an 18-0 shutout on Friday. Clearfield's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Elijah Quick made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched. Quick was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-1.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hayvin Bumbarger, who went 2-for-3 with five RBI, two doubles, and a run. Another player making a difference was Anthony Lopez, who scored two runs while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Clearfield's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-6. As for Bishop Carroll, they now have a losing record at 6-7.
Clearfield will head out on the road to challenge Bald Eagle Area at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Bald Eagle Area is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season. As for Bishop Carroll, they will be playing at home against Bishop McCort at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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