Fans of the Matlacha Manatees who packed the stands for the home opener were rewarded with a Matlacha win over the visiting Yucca Valley Yellows, 1-0. Leo Clark started for the home team against Eddie Walden. Leo Clark earned accolades for his performance. Victor Jones earned the save for Matlacha, his 1st of the year.
Clark scattered 4 hits over 8 innings for the Manatees. With the win, Clark moves to 1-0 on the year with 8 strikeouts.
"Getting ahead of the hitters was the key," said Clark.