There's no place like home for Watseka, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Clifton Central Comets on Wednesday and snuck past 9-8. This was a revenge match for Watseka, as the team was forced to settle for a 10-7 defeat when these two played last Monday.
James Newell made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off eight hits. Newell was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with four RBI.
In other batting news, Quinn Starkey and Austin Marcier did most of the damage at the plate: Starkey scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Marcier scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
On Clifton Central's side, Owen Palmateer led a balanced group of hitters, scoring two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Brayden Meents, who scored a run while going 3-for-5.
Even though they lost, Clifton Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Watseka's victory bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Clifton Central, their loss dropped their record down to 4-4.
Watseka will head out on the road to face off against Grace Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Grace Christian Academy hasn't scored more than two runs for three games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse. As for Clifton Central, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Momence at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Clifton Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
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