Clearwater extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 25 on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 0-13 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Neelyville Tigers. The Fightin' Tigers were not able to make up for their defeat to the Tigers from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
As for Neelyville, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-10. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since April 13, 2024.
For Neelyville's part, the team relied heavily on Owen Conner, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave Conner a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Braiden Hover, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Coming up, Clearwater will challenge Ellington at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Neelyville, they are taking a road trip to challenge Scott City at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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