For the second straight game, Cumberland County will face off against Clinton County. The Panthers will welcome the Bulldogs at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Cumberland County knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with ten runs or more in their past four games -- so hopefully Clinton County likes a good challenge.
Cumberland County is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Clinton County just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Monday. They took a 16-12 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bulldogs.
For Clinton County's part, Crit Cowan made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and only one walk). Cowan has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2025.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Drake Thrasher, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Chaston Poore was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and two runs.
Clinton County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .553. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Cumberland County's defeat dropped their record down to 6-3. As for Clinton County, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-6.
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