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War Eagle comeback falls short in first round playoff loss

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Drake Ostrander makes contact versus Waukon, in Clayton Ridge-Central’s first round playoff game on July 2. (Photo by Jarod Bormann)

War Eagle catcher Braxton Bormann makes a play at the plate in the 11-9 loss to the Indians. (Photo by Jarrod Bormann)

Ashton Thiese powers toward first base in the War Eagles' June 28 game versus MFL MarMac. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

Kahne Bolsinger connects with a pitch in the June 28 game at MFL MarMac. The contest was later cancelled due to rain. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

Shortstop Caden Helle throws to first base in last week's match-up versus the Bulldogs. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

Kylar Millard reaches third base safely against MFL MarMac. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

Caleb Helle started the June 28 game at MFL MarMac, which was later cancelled. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

 

The Clayton Ridge Central baseball team closed out its season last week, amid a cancelled game, shutout loss and thrilling comeback that fell just short in the first round of the playoffs. 

 

The week started with a June 28 match-up at MFL MarMac, but a dose of bad weather brought the game to an abrupt end. 

 

The War Eagles played again on Thursday night versus non-conference opponent Jesup, who sits atop the North Iowa Cedar-East standings. It was a jump up in competition for the War Eagles, who were shut out 17-0 by the J-Hawks. 

 

CR-C collected two hits and struck out four times, while the pitching staff gave up 10 hits and seven walks. Additional player and team stats were not available for the game. 

 

The War Eagles’ Class 2A playoff match-up took place July 2 against Waukon. The team got out to an early 3-1 lead before the Indians rounded the bases for seven runs in the bottom of the third. The War Eagles returned the favor with a six-run rally in the top of the fourth, but Waukon added two more in the bottom of the fourth and an insurance run in the fifth. The War Eagles were unable to respond, taking an 11-9 season-ending loss. 

 

The War Eagle offense put up 13 hits, while the pitching staff allowed seven hits and six walks, while striking out eight batters. Additional stats were not available. 

 

Clayton-Ridge Central ended the season with an overall 5-20 record, while going 5-11 in the Upper Iowa Conference. That placed them fifth in the standings.

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