Clinton Cardinals Varsity Takes a Tough Blow From Smith-Cotton Varsity Tigers
Clinton Cardinals Varsity had a tough time generating runs on Tuesday, dropping their game with Smith-Cotton Varsity Tigers 9-2.
Smith-Cotton Varsity Tigers opened up scoring in the first inning, when Ethan Perry singled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run.
Clinton Cardinals Varsity knotted the game up at two in the bottom of the first inning, when Jack English singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run.
Smith-Cotton Varsity Tigers pulled away for good with two runs in the fourth inning. In the fourth Malla'Ki Morris drew a walk, scoring one run and Kendall Hagedorn drew a walk, scoring one run.
Smith-Cotton Varsity Tigers scored three runs in the seventh inning. The big inning for Smith-Cotton Varsity Tigers came thanks to singles by Hagedorn and Karson Evans.
Blake New was on the pitcher's mound for Smith-Cotton Varsity Tigers. The righty surrendered two runs on three hits over seven innings, striking out seven.
Will Golder was on the hill for Clinton Cardinals Varsity. Golder surrendered two runs on two hits over three innings, striking out four and walking zero. Kaiden Townsend and Chase Beasley entered the game as relief, throwing three innings and one inning respectively.
Hayden Mcguire, Golder, and English each collected one hit to lead Clinton Cardinals Varsity.
Smith-Cotton Varsity Tigers racked up ten hits in the game. Hagedorn, Evans, and Perry all managed multiple hits for Smith-Cotton Varsity Tigers. Hagedorn went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead Smith-Cotton Varsity Tigers in hits.
Clinton Cardinals Varsity Clinches Lead in Sixth Inning to Defeat Harrisonville Varsity Wildcats
Clinton Cardinals Varsity took the lead late in the game in a 5-4 victory over Harrisonville Varsity Wildcats on Saturday. The game was tied at two with Clinton Cardinals Varsity batting in the top of the sixth when Evan Mantonya singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run.
Clinton Cardinals Varsity fired up the offense in the first inning, when Jacob Balke drew a walk, scoring one run.
Clinton Cardinals Varsity evened things up at two in the top of the fourth inning when Will Golder singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run.
Maverick Martin was the winning pitcher for Clinton Cardinals Varsity. The righthander lasted six innings, allowing three hits and two runs while striking out four. Golder threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.
Drew Wright took the loss for Harrisonville Varsity Wildcats. The righthander lasted three and a third innings, allowing nine hits and four runs while striking out three and walking zero.
Jake Goss started the game for Harrisonville Varsity Wildcats. The pitcher surrendered one run on one hit over two and a third innings, striking out two
Clinton Cardinals Varsity saw the ball well today, racking up ten hits in the game. Jack English, Golder, Hayden Mcguire, and Mantonya each collected multiple hits for Clinton Cardinals Varsity. Mantonya, Mcguire, Golder, and English each collected two hits to lead Clinton Cardinals Varsity.
Harrisonville Varsity Wildcats racked up five hits on the day. Goss and Layne Curtis all collected multiple hits for Harrisonville Varsity Wildcats.
Clinton Cardinals Varsity Can't Catch Up To Pleasant Hill Varsity Roosters
Clinton Cardinals Varsity watched the game slip away early and couldn't recover in an 18-3 loss to Pleasant Hill Varsity Roosters on Tuesday. Pleasant Hill Varsity Roosters scored on a sacrifice fly by Brayden Bass, a walk by Ryan Canaan, a walk by Ayden Cline, and a walk by Bo Daniel in the first inning.
The Clinton Cardinals Varsity struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing Pleasant Hill Varsity Roosters, giving up 18 runs.
Pleasant Hill Varsity Roosters got on the board in the first inning. Bass's sac fly scored one run for Pleasant Hill Varsity Roosters.
Clinton Cardinals Varsity scored three runs in the third inning. Clinton Cardinals Varsity put the pressure on, lead by a single by Jacob Balke and an error on a ball put in play by Evan Mantonya.
Pleasant Hill Varsity Roosters scored ten runs in the second inning. Pleasant Hill Varsity Roosters offense in the inning was led by Easton Roe, Bass, Cline, Daniel, Kole Starlin, and Sam McDowell-Driskell, all knocking in runs in the inning.
Easton Cotter led the Pleasant Hill Varsity Roosters to victory on the mound. The righty surrendered three runs on five hits over three innings, striking out three and walking zero. Hunter Parris threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.
Will Golder took the loss for Clinton Cardinals Varsity. The pitcher lasted one inning, allowing one hit and seven runs while striking out one.
Jack English led Clinton Cardinals Varsity with two hits in two at bats.
Daniel went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Pleasant Hill Varsity Roosters in hits. Starlin led Pleasant Hill Varsity Roosters with three stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with 11 stolen bases.
