Hale's Walk-Off Picture Perfect Ending In Clark State Community College's victory over Cuyahoga Community College
Clark State Community College defeated Cuyahoga Community College 6-5 on Saturday thanks to a walk-off single. The game was tied at five with Clark State Community College batting in the bottom of the eighth when Reid Hale singled on the first pitch of the at-bat, scoring one run.
Cuyahoga Community College scored four runs in the fourth inning, but Clark State Community College still managed to pull out the victory. The offensive onslaught by Cuyahoga Community College was led by Lowther and Bucko, all driving in runs in the inning.
Cuyahoga Community College got on the board in the first inning. Esdinal singled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run.
Clark State Community College evened things up at five in the bottom of the fifth inning. Clark State Community College scored two runs when Austin Goffe tripled.
Clark State Community College notched four runs in the fifth inning. Clark State Community College big inning was driven by a triple by Goffe and a single by Yadiel Sanchez.
TJ Henry was the winning pitcher for Clark State Community College. He pitched a complete game, allowing ten hits and five runs while striking out five.
Rasmussen took the loss for Cuyahoga Community College. He allowed five hits and one run over two and a third innings, striking out five and walking one.
Grenald started the game for Cuyahoga Community College. He went three and two-thirds innings, allowing one run on three hits and striking out five
Clark State Community College racked up 11 hits. Reed Milwood, Noah Martinez and Goffe all collected multiple hits for Clark State Community College. Milwood went 4-for-5 at the plate to lead Clark State Community College in hits. Milwood led Clark State Community College with two stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with eight stolen bases.
Cuyahoga Community College racked up ten hits in the game. Weaver, Bonventre, Bucko, and Bailey each managed multiple hits for Cuyahoga Community College.
The conference series will conclude on Tuesday, April 9 with a 1 p.m. start time.