Dragons hardballers play in I-75 Pile-up tourney
YOU’RE OUT: Clinton second baseman Garrett Davis makes the tag on the William Blount runner during Saturday morning’s game at Loudon High School. (photo:Tony Cox )
The Dragons closed out tournament play with a 6-0 loss to William Blount. Clinton managed just one hit against the Governors, a double by Jackson Barrett.
On Friday, CHS came up on the short end of an 8-2 decision against the Lenoir City Panthers, one of the tournament’s co-hosts.
Barrett had a hit and two RBIs against Lenoir City, while Garrett Lee had two runs and a hit in the contest.
Harrison Shelton went 1-for-3 with a double.
The Dragons played two games in the tournament Thursday.
They opened with an 8-0 loss to the Loudon Redskins.
In that game, Clinton mustered just one hit, a single by Shelton.
Clinton also played Alcoa and fell 8-2, despite outhitting the Tornadoes 5-4.
Lee doubled against Alcoa, while Shelton, Isaiah Slaven. Jackson Webb and Jayce Mack all collected singles.
The Dragons notched their lone victory when they defeated Union County at home on Tuesday, April 16.
Slaven tossed a two-hit shutout against the Patriots.
He walked one and struck out five.
Garrett Davis tripled and scored for the Dragons.
Shelton drove in the game’s only run.
Clinton opened the week with a 5-3 loss to Union County on Monday, April 15, in Maynardville.