Clarksdale was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 8-0 to the New Hope Trojans. While getting shut out isn't ideal, the Wildcats haven't been shut out since back in February.
Jeremy Franklin was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched.
Clarksdale's loss dropped their record down to 6-13. As for New Hope, they pushed their record up to 13-7-1 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clarksdale will host Greenville at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for New Hope, they will welcome Itawamba Agricultural at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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