McAlester's Late Surge Overcomes Claremore in Close Baseball Match
BASEBALL: Late-inning swing dooms Claremore in tight loss to McAlester
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In a tightly contested game at the McAlester 5A Shootout Festival, Claremore led until the sixth inning, but a three-run rally by McAlester resulted in a 5-3 victory. Claremore's Luke Roberts and John Tedesco each contributed two hits, but McAlester capitalized on late opportunities to secure the win.
- 01Claremore led until the sixth inning but lost 5-3 to McAlester.
- 02Luke Roberts and John Tedesco each had two hits for Claremore.
- 03Claremore drew a total of 10 walks during the game.
- 04Saxton Pickup struck out 7 batters in 5 innings for Claremore.
- 05McAlester's late three-run surge was pivotal in their victory.
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In a thrilling matchup at the McAlester 5A Shootout Festival, Claremore held a lead until the sixth inning before succumbing to a late rally by McAlester, resulting in a 5-3 loss. Claremore's offense was led by Luke Roberts and John Tedesco, each contributing two hits. The Zebras displayed patience at the plate, drawing a total of 10 walks throughout the game. Starting pitcher Saxton Pickup delivered a strong performance, striking out 7 batters over 5 innings, but the game shifted in the sixth when McAlester capitalized on errors and free passes. After a back-and-forth battle, Claremore took a 3-2 lead in the sixth, but McAlester responded with a three-run surge, ultimately sealing the game. Despite a late rally in the seventh, Claremore could not overcome the deficit, marking a hard-fought loss.
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This loss may affect Claremore's morale and performance in future games, as they were close to securing a win.
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