The Canton South Wildcats will face off against the Claymont Mustangs at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Claymont took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Canton South, who comes in off a win.
Canton South took a seven-run defeat the last time they faced off against Northwest, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Wildcats skirted past the Indians 3-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Wildcats have posted since May 10, 2024.
Meanwhile, Claymont came up short against Strasburg-Franklin on Wednesday and fell 10-5.
Claymont saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nate Downing, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Those runs were Downing's first of the season. Another was Brayson Gray, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Canton South's win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-8. As for Claymont, their loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 4-7.
Canton South might still be hurting after the 12-2 defeat they got from Claymont in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Wildcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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