Metcalfe County had lost five straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 6-11 to make it six. They fell just short of the Clinton County Bulldogs by a score of 1-0. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Hornets' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
As for Clinton County, they now have a winning record of 11-10. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since May 1, 2024.
For Clinton County's part, the result came thanks to Caleb Thrasher's shutout, as he gave up just five hits and racked up 12 Ks. Thrasher has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Clinton County saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tucker Casada, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Metcalfe County will host Logan County at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Clinton County, they will be playing at home against Clarkrange at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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