Clinton extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 3-13 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the Lamar Warriors. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Warriors this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-10 back in March.
As for Lamar, their record now sits at 8-11. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since March 7th.
For Lamar's part, Zaxton Aldridge was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.1 innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. Aldridge has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Aldridge wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Logan Leeds, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. That's the most runs Leeds has posted since back in March. Another was Peyton Humphrey, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clinton will face off against Morrilton at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lamar, they will take on Cossatot River at 2:30 p.m. on Friday. The Eagles will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last.
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