Cloverdale extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 5-13 in the process. They lost 11-0 to the Edgewood Mustangs. If the Clovers were looking for revenge after losing 14-0 to the Mustangs when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Edgewood, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-6. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.8 runs on average over those games.
For Edgewood's part, they got a great performance from Jackson Huber as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Huber also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because the Mustangs are 4-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 4-5 otherwise.
At the plate, Gunnar Perry was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI. He has become a key player for Edgewood: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 5-6 otherwise. Anthony Shields was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cloverdale will host North Central at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Edgewood, they will take on Shakamak at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Lakers will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Mustangs surely won't give up without a fight.
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