Eastern managed to slip by Clay the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Eagles came up short against the Panthers on Friday, falling 12-6. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Brady Moore
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Brady Moore was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
Moore wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Christian Smith, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Eric Manley also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Eastern's defeat was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Clay, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Eastern will face off against Glenwood at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Clay, they will take on East at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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