Clarkston took a six-run defeat the last time they faced off against North Central, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Clarkston came out on top in a nail-biter against North Central on Wednesday, sneaking past 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bantams have posted since April 17, 2024.
Hayden Line
Hayden Line made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over five innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Clarkston is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 1-4 otherwise. Line was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, Otis Phillips was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Jace Cometto, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Clarkston's victory bumped their record up to 3-5. As for North Central, they dropped their record down to 2-5 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Clarkston will head out to face off against Rogers at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Clarkston is facing Rogers at the right time seeing as Rogers is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for North Central, they will head out on the road to challenge East Valley at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. East Valley has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 16.67 runs per game on average), something North Central will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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