Baseball Game Preview: Morrison Mustangs vs. Amboy Clippers

The Morrison Mustangs will head out to face off against the Amboy Clippers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Morrison managed to slip by Galena the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Mustangs lost 14-2 to the Pirates on Monday. Having soared to a lofty 16 runs in the game before, the Mustangs couldn't push the score so high this time.

Morrison saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kamden White, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases.

Meanwhile, Amboy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They came up short against Putnam County, falling 18-2.

Morrison's loss dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Amboy, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-6.

The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Morrison has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Amboy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.8 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.

Morrison beat Amboy 5-2 in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Do the Mustangs have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Clippers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.