Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Clyde). They put the hurt on the Sandusky Blue Streaks with a sharp 14-4 victory on Tuesday. The Fliers haven't had any issues with the Blue Streaks recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Blake Gerstenberger
| 04/15/25 @ Sandusky | 7 |
| 04/09/25 @ Bellevue | 5 |
| 04/01/25 @ Eastwood | 5 |
| 03/25/24 @ Willard | 5 |
| 04/07/25 @ Lake | 2 |
Blake Gerstenberger made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kameron Shortridge, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He also put up two RBI, which were his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Brayden Olson, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double.
Clyde always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .550. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Clyde's victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 3-7. As for Sandusky, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-5 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Clyde will take on rival Columbian at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Sandusky is set to face off against their familiar foe Bellevue at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday.
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