Clearfield had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5 runs), and they went ahead and made it four on Wednesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Box Elder Bees and snuck past 4-3. That's two games straight that Clearfield has won by just one run.
Peyton Kotter was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Kotter has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Kotter was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Kotter wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Hudson Meyer, who went 1-for-4 with an RBI.
On Box Elder's side, Landen Golmon and KJ Argyle stepped up to the plate in a big way. Golmon went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double, while Argyle scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Damon Rodriguez was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Clearfield has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-11 record this season. As for Box Elder, they now have a losing record at 10-11.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clearfield will take on Roy at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Roy and Clearfield are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads. As for Box Elder, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Clearfield at 3:30 p.m.
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