Western had to hit the road for their first game and sadly it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 13-6 walloping at the hands of the Clay Panthers on Saturday. The loss means Western is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
For Clay's part, Brandon Malone made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over 2.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). Malone was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Carson Holschuh, who scored three runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3. Aidyn Schackart was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Western didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 10-0 defeat vs. Manchester on the 25th. Clay has also already played their next game, an 11-2 win against West Union on the 25th.
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