Clear Fork couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 15-6 walloping at the hands of the Lexington Minutemen on Friday. Clear Fork was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Lexington apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Clear Fork saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Andrea Swainhart, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Ava Carr, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
On Lexington's side, Quinn Patrick was a standout: she got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Jillian Morr was another key contributor, scoring four runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Clear Fork will head out on the road to take on Triway at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Clear Fork is looking to tack on another W to their seven-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Lexington, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Clear Fork at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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