Claymont is 1-9 against Hiland since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. Claymont will host Hiland at 5:00 p.m. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
Claymont is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Steubenville. Claymont skirted past Steubenville 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Mustangs have posted since April 27, 2024.
Nate Downing spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on nine hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Braylon Meuhlen was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was Ethan Fair, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Hiland gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Saturday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Louisville 3-1. Winning may never get old, but the Hawks sure are getting used to it with their 14th in a row dating back to last season.
Claymont couldn't quite get it done against Hiland in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 as they fell 4-0. Will Claymont have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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