Clinton scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 20-2 margin over the Vicksburg Gators. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Clinton as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Stone Crain made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Crain was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Ethan Dodson was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was AJ Seiter, who went 1-for-1 with four RBI, two runs, and a double.
On Vicksburg's side, they saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Christopher Green II, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Green II has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
Clinton's win bumped their record up to 7-10. As for Vicksburg, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-13.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clinton will take on Germantown at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Germantown's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Clinton's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Vicksburg, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Forest Hill at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Forest Hill is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
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