Friday just wasn't the day for Clinton's offense. They fell just short of the Sevier County Smoky Bears by a score of 1-0 on Friday. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Clinton in their matchups with Sevier County: they've now lost five in a row.
Isaiah Slaven spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered one run (which was unearned) on one hit. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Clinton saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jackson Webb, who went 1-for-3 with a double.
Clinton's defeat dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Sevier County, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-2.
Clinton will stay at home for another game and welcome Bryan Station at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. As for Sevier County, they will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Hardin Valley Academy at 3:00 p.m. Hardin Valley Academy will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Sevier County surely won't give up without a fight.
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