Baseball Recap: Clintonville Takes a Loss

Clintonville had lost 12 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 3-15 to make it 13. They took a 4-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Waupaca Comets. The Truckers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Comets apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.

Clintonville saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Klayton Kamba, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double.

As for Waupaca, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a massive bump to their 8-13 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games.

On Waupaca's side, Cael Prey made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over seven innings pitched. Prey has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April.

In other batting news, Max Dolski was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. He has become a key player for Waupaca: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 5-12 otherwise. Another player making a difference was John Zeamer, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.

Looking ahead, Clintonville will take on New London at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Waupaca, they will square off against Wittenberg-Birnamwood at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Chargers will roll in looking for their 15th straight win, something the Comets surely won't give up without a fight.