After low-scoring totals in their previous four contests, West Clermont brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. They were the clear victor by a 10-2 margin over the Conner Cougars on Saturday. Considering West Clermont's hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Thomas Tahat looked comfortable as he tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Riley Wooldridge and Michael Hibbs did most of the damage at the plate: Wooldridge went 2-for-5 with two runs and a triple, while Hibbs scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Hunter Stultz, who scored two runs and stole a base.
On Conner's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brady Bushman, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
West Clermont's victory bumped their record up to 6-9. As for Conner, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-8.
West Clermont didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 12-0 win vs. St. Henry on the 20th. As for Conner, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Covington Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Covington Catholic will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Conner surely won't give up without a fight.
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