The Clyde Bulldogs will head out on the road to challenge the Jim Ned Indians at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Clyde's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last four matches.
In what's become a running theme this season, Clyde gave their fans yet another huge victory on Friday. They put the hurt on Grape Creek with a sharp 13-1 win.
Aidan Spurlock was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). Spurlock has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Spurlock was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and two RBI.
In other batting news, Michael Kirksey was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Mason Woodson was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Jim Ned came tearing into Tuesday's matchup with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They skirted past the Badgers 3-2.
Jake Rushing spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up 18 Ks.
On the hitting side, Jim Ned saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Colby Clinkscales, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Clyde is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-6-2 record this season. As for Jim Ned, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-8-2.
Clyde came up short against Jim Ned when the teams last played back in April of 2023, falling 6-2. Can Clyde avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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